Ashton of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (1915–94) said: “A diet of violence or pornography dulls the senses, and future exposures need to be rougher and more extreme. Scientific studies have also found evidence that violent media can be desensitizing-a finding that has been validated by our priesthood leaders. In an Ensign article about violence in movies and video games, Brother Brad J. Playing these kinds of games can be desensitizing. Games that include graphic violence or that contain sexually suggestive, obscene, or pornographic images, words or sounds are not consistent with Latter-day Saint standards and the Honor Code.
You should also carefully review and consider the subject matter, storyline, and content of the games you play. Those who are addicted to games tend to get lower grades and are “more likely to have been diagnosed with an attention deficit problem.” Single-player, multiplayer and so-called “massively multiplayer online role playing games” (MMORPGs) (such as World Of Warcraft and Everquest) can be particularly time consuming, expensive, and addictive. There is a danger, however, of getting so caught up in games-or in one particular game-that you allow your life to get out of balance. Video games can be part of a healthy mix of activities you engage in. Sometimes you have to make difficult decisions, choosing between two or more things that are “good.” It is important to build recreational activities into your schedule to rest your mind and relieve stress. It can be challenging to maintain quality relationships with your family members, roommates, friends, and classmates while keeping up with your academic and employment endeavors. And you should keep the amount of time you spend on them balanced appropriately with the more important things in your life.Īs a student you have multiple demands on your time. If you play games, you should choose games that are uplifting and worthy of your time and attention. This is particularly true of violent or sexually explicit games. In extreme cases, excessive video game playing can result in social isolation and desensitization to others. If the time you spend on video games crowds out study time, exercise, sleep, and “real world” interactions with your friends and family members, it’s time to reevaluate how much time you spend playing. However, excessive game playing, like anything done to excess, can cause imbalance in your life. Most teens play games in groups, so game playing can also be a social experience. In moderation, games can provide a much needed diversion.
According to a Pew Internet study in 2007, 99% of boys and 94% of girls play video games.
Video game playing is perhaps the one thing young people hold most in common with each other.
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