My experience has taught me that cyber junkies pursue online “rewards” that they lack in their lives: opportunities for achievement and challenge, social connection, discovery, exploration, stimulation, and excitement. It is not inherently bad to get these needs met in the cyber world, but some individuals become too dependent. The trick in empowering these usually… Read more
There are no convincing scientific correlations between violent behavior and violent video game play. Yet, parent groups across the nation continue to vigorously fight this battle. They lobby lawmakers, hold rallies, and press for strict limitations on violent games. They have had some recent success. The state of California passed a law making it illegal… Read more