Finally some sanity in the video game debate. As noted in a previous post, there’s a lot of moanin’ about the new Grand Theft Auto, with lots of hot air, but little oxygin in the debate. Thankfully in Grand Theft Childhood? some *real* researchers have actually looked at the evidence to see what is really happening with gamers. For a sneak peak, Definitely check out the “myths” page.
Here’s a teaser from the Grand Theft Childhood? site:
Coming to the project with no agenda except to conduct sound, responsible research, their findings conform neither to the views of the alarmists nor of the video game industry. In Grand Theft Childhood, Kutner and Olson untangle the web of politics, marketing, advocacy and flawed or misconstrued studies that until now have shaped parents’ concerns.
What should we as parents, teachers and public policy makers be concerned about?
1. The real risks are subtle, and aren’t just about violence, gore or sex.
2. Video games don’t affect all children in the same way. Some children are at significantly greater risk. (You may be surprised to learn which ones!)
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