In class and readings this week, we focused on video games.
I knew that video games has a large influence and importance in many people's lives. However, as someone who did not have older siblings who played video games, I was shocked to learn about the amount of time and energy people spent on video games. The statistics and stories linked with people who play pathologically have interesting statistics in the links to negative mental health, lower social abilities, and increased ADHD. I also thought the stories of those who have left partners for playing too much or for unrealistic expectations set because of video games shocked me. I have always thought of video games as something fun every once in a while to build connections with people but these statistics have shocked me this week!
I completely agree with you about video games being "fun every once in a while to build connections with people" and having the statistics laid out in front of me about exactly how much time and the results of that time was crazy. I knew that some people spend a lot of time, money, energy, and sacrifice relationships for video games, but having those real situations and numbers presented made it very evident that moderation is so important!
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