Violent Videogames Aren't Ruining Your Kids---But It's Good to Discuss Them

What's the first question parents ask when their kid comes begging to play a violent shooter-type game? Kids are often good at making strong arguments for why they should be allowed to play non-gory but murderous games like "Fortnite" and "Among Us." Even in "Minecraft," there are skeletons, zombies and pillagers to kill. Kids will say they understand the difference between games and real life. And besides, they'll argue, these popular games are cartoonish--cute, even.