In it was a proposal to introduce stronger restrictions on the promotion and sale of violent video games in an attempt to stop children playing them.
YES - Chris Muwanguzi, deputy programme manager, boys2MEN
Video games create a world in which young people can express themselves in ways that they are not able to in the real world. They may be more willing to be aggressive and fight when using games. Games where the character gains points by being destructive may be more likely to make young people think either that violence is okay or support a culture persuading young people to join in violent crime. Promotion of any game that features gangs, guns and knives and which can be accessed by young people should be considered carefully because of the impact it may have on the most vulnerable.
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