I have played games since I was 6 starting with the atari 2600. I have moved from one platform to another as the industry evolved over the years. But through it all, when I did something that was bad or wrong, I was punish accordingly for my transgresions. Namely, a belt or a paddle on the backside. I was taught that I am responsible for my actions when I do something wrong, which helped me not to do the wrong things, since I knew there was a punishment for it that was far more severe than the crime.
Part of the problem is that parents dont want to admit that they are the reason thier kids are so "messed" up. So many parents beleive that they didn't do anything wrong. So, since it's not thier fault, it must be violent video games.
Speaking as a parent, I spend time with my children. When they do wrong, they are punished, but I always tell them why, and that I love them. They understand that when they do wrong, the must face the concequences of thier actions. If they do something, and I fail to stop it, it's becuase I failed them as a parent. I will gladly take the blame for my inaction.
So, instead of the right or left wingers going after the gaming industry, they should try going after the parents who failed thier children by not bringing them up right.
Every thought that occurs always starts as home.
