How Video Games May Be Shaping the Way Boys Grow Up

How Video Games May Be Shaping the Way Boys Grow Up

Video games might be a staple of most young men's lives, but they are also divisive. Are they all bad? Here, experts explain the scientifically-backed effects video games have on kids.Credit: Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysParents might wonder if video games effect their kids' moods and behavior, expose them to predatory interactions online, or even cause them to be more violent.The truth is more nuanced: There is scientific evidence that playing vide…