Disadvantages of Video Games

3. Exposure to Wrong Values 
Many video games in the market contain excessive violence, over-the-top 
sexuality, profanity, racism, and many other things that cannot be perceived by 
kids in the right manner. They may fail to take these depictions with a pinch of 
salt and may end up trying to emulate the same behaviour as portrayed in the 
games. Their brain architecture is still developing and they won’t be able to 
differentiate right from wrong, until being exposed in the real world. 
4. Makes Them Socially Disconnected 
Even though multiplayer games exist, most kids end up playing them by 
themselves in their own rooms. This severely limits their interpersonal skills in 
real life, and they may prefer being by themselves and interact digitally. Such 
kids fail to strike up conversations and feel bored and out of place at social 
gatherings. And as a result, chances of adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, 
stress gets high in their working as well as personal life. 
5. Aggressive Behaviour 
The violent content in video games and the instant gratification that they 
provide can cause the kids to be impatient and aggressive in their behaviour. 
When things fail to go as planned or any restrictions are laid on them, they may 
lash out or start harbouring aggressive thoughts that can manifest in 
troublesome behaviour. 
Negative Effects of video games 
1.Encourages violence - The biggest negative effect of playing video games is 
the tendency towards displaying violent behaviour. Children who play video 

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games are more likely to display aggression, violent feelings and destructive 
behaviour.
2.Encourages risky behaviour - Many video games are built on the premise of 
engaging in reckless or criminal behaviour, such as kicking, stabbing, fast driving, 
rash biking or theft. Children who are exposed to these games from an early age 
show a tendency to act out similar scenarios in real life.