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As a former Occupational Therapist, I didn't read this as "looking to ban these games", but rather looking at the impact of a relatively new activity that many children engage in frequently on their development. The article said:
Clinton's proposed $90 million investigation will study the impact of games and other electronic media on the "cognitive, social, emotional and physical development" of children, reports the Sunday Times.
The cognitive, social, emotional and physical development... not whether it makes them criminals. Previous studies have shown that video games increase reaction times, problem solving skills, etc. They've also indicated that there may be a correlation between time spent playing games and obesity. I think these things are worth evaluating, beyond whether it's going to make kids rapists, murderers and car thieves. I bought DDR and Eye Toy just so my son would MOVE around some while doing his favorite activity instead of sitting on his butt the whole time!
Dee
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