Video games turn kids into killers? Not so, says new book - Video Game Feature - Yahoo! Video Games
Video games turn kids into killers? Not so, says new book - Video Game Feature - Yahoo! Video Games
While their digital pastime is often credited with eroding the state of contemporary literature, gamers have found an unlikely ally within the pages of a new book.
Penned by Harvard Med School researchers Lawrence Kutner and Cheryl Olsen, “Grand Theft Childhood: The Surprising Truth About Violent Video Games and What Parents Can Do” refutes common conceptions about the causal relationship between violent video games and violent behavior.
In other words, playing a few hours of GTA IV will not result in your kid stealing a car, careening through traffic and gunning down civilians.
