Truth about technology (video games)

The Truth About TechnologyJuly 26, 2013

What is Technology?

Inventions that we use to make our life easier and enjoyable.

Examples of Technology

Video Games!

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Video Gaming Statistics

7/10 American families play video games

Average player age: 30 years old

Nearly 5/10 parents play with their children.

Nearly 5/10 gamers are girls.

Are Video games GOOD?

Positive Effects

Encourages creativity.

Promotes critical thinking.

provides mental stimulation and education.

Helps you connect with your friends.

Fosters family time.

What happens if its too much?



Video Game Addiction

Negative Effects

Affects grades.

Bad effects to your health.

No more family time.

Lose your friends.

Death

A son shot his mom because she hid his Halo 3 game. He was playing for 18 hours a day. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison.

A Korean 18-year old boy died after playing Star Craft in the computer for 50 hours straight.

A 15-year old boy almost died after playing Modern Warfare 3 in Xbox for 4 days straight in the U.S.

Not Just Kids!



Death

A mom shook her 3 month old baby to death because she could not concentrate tending her farm in FarmVille while the baby was crying.

In the U.S., parents of a 22 month old year boy and an 11 month old girl pleaded guilty to child neglect after leaving their kids starving with other health problems because of “Dungeons and Dragons”.

What should we do?

Follow a time limit.

Have other hobbies.

Always do schoolwork first.

Ask God for help.

1 Corinthians 10:12

So be careful. You may be thinking, “Oh I would never

behave like that.” But let this be a warning to you. You, too, may

fall into sin.The Bible for Children

Simplified Living Text

Sources

“Game Player Data”. Entertainment Software Association. 2013. www.theesa.com/facts/gameplayers.asp

SunriseOn7. “Video Game Addiction”. online video. Youtube. Youtube, 9 August 2012. July 19, 2013.

bbclearning. “Caught in the web: video game addiction”. online video. Youtube. Youtube, 1 March 2010. July 20, 2013.

Bean, Sara. “How to set limits around video game use”. Empowering Parents. Legacy Publishing Company. Web. 19 July 2013

Bruner, Olivia and Bruner, Kurt. Playstation Nation. New York: Center Street, 2006, print.

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