Video games are not the cause of youth violence. There are many factors that must be lined up for a child to be violent. For example, many children who become violent have had difficult lives. They may have been poor, bullied, had alcoholic parents, neglected, or not at all (children's health). Over the years, games have helped children adapt to the things of the world to better help their future (Washington Post). Studies show that video games can help children learn new mechanics (Washington Post). Plus it's a great way to blow steam (Metro). Video games can cause problems for some children, but parents are partly to blame (children's health). There have been many big controversies surrounding video games, but the biggest controversy is violence in video games. Many parents believe that video games corrupt their children's minds. This is not always true because many children can play knowing the difference between reality and imagination. Children learn a lot from their parents, so if parents tell children before buying them a game that is reality and that they should never do it. According to recent studies by the American Psychological Association (APA) and Brown University, violent video games such as shooters can improve children's learning, health and social skills (washingtonpost). Many parents tell their children that “playing video games will rot your brain.” This is not true because the APA researched and tested children who played violent video games and found that children who play violent video games can improve a number of cognitive skills in their abilities (Washington Post). One category that is considered the most violent video games are shooter games. Parents think that children are just learning to kill people and sometimes believe... middle of paper... remember to explain to them why you believe they shouldn't play that game. It will allow them to better understand why they can't play it and make them understand. Video games are not the cause of youth violence. There are many factors that come into play. Works cited by the American Psychological Association and Brown University. “New study shows benefits of violent video games for children's learning.” Washingtonpost.com. Washington Post, December 2, 2013. Web. December 5, 2013. “Violent video games contribute to youth violence.” ProCon.org. Pro Contro.org, 15 October 2013. Web. 5 December 2013.Dr. Steinburg. “Bipartisan Working Group on Youth Violence.” ncjrs.gov. ncjrs.gov April 2000 2013. Web. December 5, 2013. Metro News. “Playing video games 'not harmful to children'”. metro.co.uk. News on the subway. 18 August 2013. Web. December 5, 2013.