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    The Real Danger of Violent Video Games

    By Posted on 4.2.2009 22 Comments

    Everyone knows Halo gamers don't sleep. But now a group of scientists in Sweden have published new research linking violent video games to increased heart rate variability and sleep disruptions.

    11.27.2008 at 07:17pm - Comment by Zillank

    Could a parent not be in the same category as a these gamers? Frequent but random increases to stress and heart rate induces by the parenting of hellions that we all were. How long did this study take place for? What games did they play? What other similarly provocative activities were included in the study for comparison? or What else triggers similar if not identical symptoms? Isolating kids from violent content won't make them less prone to violence or IMO any of this junk they spit at parents. The only success you will get from isolation is to further the child's inability to cope with dangerous situations or thoughts. Go ahead, raise yourself a cute little cubicle-ready child of your own. -- white picket fences and a solid future not included.



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