“At age 17, Anthony Rosner of London, England, was a hero in the World of Warcraft online gaming community. He built empires, led raids, and submerged himself in a fantasy world that seemingly fulfilled his every need. Meanwhile, his real life was virtually nonexistent. He neglected his school work, relationships, health, even his hygiene”
This is just one example of how gaming affects teenagers and all aspect of their lives. This article discusses how “9 out of 10 children plays video games, this is 64 million kids” It has been proven that individuals that game excessively rewire their brain before the age of 21 or 22. There was a research conducted in China that studies the brain of 18 college students who spend 10 hours on online playing games like World of Warcraft. “Compared with a control group who spent less than two hours a day online, gamers had less gray matter (the thinking part of the brain)”
My stepson is currently 24 years old. I could remember when he first became a gamer at the age of 18. We have seen a drastic change in his drive and determination to achieve anything. He is a graduate of Dutchess Community College however since he graduated he spend hour upon up hours in his bedroom gaming. We have also seen a change in his attitude toward any involvement with family issues. I do feel that there are some positive effects of gaming however the negative effect subsidies them. The negative effects like poor schoolwork and argumentativeness, poor concentration, increased depression and anxiety, attention deficit and impulsiveness, and physical health issues.
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