>>Video games, only those who are already prone to addiction might have a problem. Causing violence – BS, again only those already prone to it. Most humans have this thing called self-control or willpower. We all learn to develop it over time to interact with society<<
ADD folks are more prone to addictions of all sorts, including video games, and too much time spent on the computer. It’s a risky area…..
Self-control is also what a good many ADD folks are lacking. More in the ability to manage time, and not get addicted, but it can lead to skirmishes with the law. No, we don’t all learn to develop it over time. I know first-hand having a son with ADD who did not (and he got addicted to video games)
Rather interesting, really, regarding video games.
I can’t personally stand video games, can’t stand to play them – not really even interested in seeing or watching them. I get “anxious” feeling when I play ANY computer game. Even the games on the “TV” boxes like PS, XBOX and so on. Can’t stand ’em, they bore me. Gee, i don’t even like to play card games on the computer. I have to be thinking, and communicating, and a graphic on a screen doesn’t count, I guess. I just feel like there’s other things I’d much rather do.
I suspect if all added up together, since the advent of the very first PCs, I’ve played maybe 6 computer games, probably spent a total of 1 hour tops in all the years.
When I want to get physical, there are always things that need to be done that will satisfy that need. Cutting wood, clearing trees, hammering nails into a project. That way, I not only get physical, but get something done other than sit on my butt and gain more weight.
The physical activity helps me keep my lungs and heart healthier. It also allows me to then cross something off my list of things that need to be done. I needed a work-out the other day after a couple feds stopped by for a chat – so I went into my shop and got physical. I really accomplished a lot! Hauled huge barrels of trash out, carried a 250 pound hydraulic press into my shop to assemble, used a manual hack saw to cut steel for a modified grinder stand. Plus several other items.
Doctors will recommend physical activity for mind/brain health, bloggers will recommend games. 
Sitting is bad for the metabolism, and also bad for the brain.
Proven fact that simply standing up, even when working in an office, leads to better things for mind and body. I can’t stand to sit.
Games have their place, and there are some great memory games for folks with memory issues, but they aren’t my first choice, I guess.
Just my opinions and thoughts……… having a son who has real people problems who grew up on video games. Since you are not interacting with REAL people, you lose or never gain people skills – also very important.
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