Computer games addiction

Today's computer games are available in a plethora of venues that draw individuals into the world of the game. Games are designed to keep the player riveted to action. Players experience a sense of control when they enter into the fantasy world of speed, realism, violence, new morals, and interoperability. Many games offer on-line anonymous interaction with other people; it gives players a sense of family or belonging in the form of a pseudo persona the player develops when repeatedly playing the game. The longer the game is played, the more the pseudo persona can replace reality. This result in addiction in gaming.So why are our kids so addicted nowadays?

Firstly, the access of computer has led kids to start playing computer games. As almost every household could afford to have computers nowadays kids get exposed to gaming at a young age. Internet also allows games to be played online or downloaded easily.

Secondly, to add on to the point i mentioned earlier of having Internet access, there are examples of online games like Maple Story and Runescape. These are the common online games played by kids nowadays and you must have Internet access to play these games.

Thirdly, these games are highly addictive and allow you to level up when you obtain enough experience. These kind of games normally are the main causes of addiction as the player will keep wanting to go on and on to level up. By playing these games they find a satisfaction that they cannot get academically in school. They can feel superior to the "nerds" in school.

So people may say that they should not buy a computer for their child or have Internet access at home. However, parents can buy for them if they keep a close eye on their children. They should adopt whatever method that they think is good for their children but not to ban them from everything or their effort will backfire.