“And the effects are that exposure to violent video games increases the likelihood of aggressive behavior in both short-term and long-term contexts. Such exposure also increases aggressive thinking and aggressive affect, and decreases prosocial behavior.”

This is a direct quote from the article. I don’t know if its true or not but I am calling bullshit on this. I grew up and, many of you won’t believe this, but I didn’t really start playing so-called violent video games or watching violent movies until I was over 18. I am anti-social as hell. Games had nothing to do with it.

Also take a look at the serial killers of yore. Jack the Ripper, Manson, Berkowitz… you think they were PC gamers or console fans? There is no evidence that any of your “major” serial killers had anything to do with video games. No, generally speaking it whiny little emo bitches or fat motherfuckers with self esteem lower than the current real estate market that are shooting up schools now days.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I still say the leading cause is BAD PARENTING. We don’t TEACH our kids about right and wrong or instill morals and ethics anymore. We don’t teach them the difference between real life and a video game. As a society, we don’t bother teaching our kids anymore. We expect institutions like school’s or local police departments to handle our kids when they get out of line.

The other cause is, perhaps, because your kid is just fucked in the head but I have voiced my opinion on that already.

Look, all I’m saying is this: as parents, govern what your kids are allowed to play/see and teach them the difference between the real world and fantasy. A little effort on your part really makes a world of difference down the road. Use common sense and if you have none, give your kid up for adoption because you don’t deserve the amazing joy and responsibility of being a parent.