Respected Principal, teachers, and my dear fellow students,
Today, I stand before you to speak about a topic that has been a subject of debate
and concern in recent times – "Why should we ban violent digital games?"
Some people might argue that digital games are just a form of entertainment. I strongly
believe that there are compelling and valid reasons to reconsider the impact of violent
digital games on our society.
Digital games have become an integral part of our lives. Every computer and mobile
device has some form of games installed in it. Some of them entertain us, challenge
us, and sometimes even help us to learn. But there are other games which glorify
violence and aggression. These games depict and engage players in brutal actions
and killing without real-life consequences.
Continuously playing violent digital games erases the line between fantasy and reality
and potentially desensitizing the minds of the players to violence, blood, pain, injury,
suffering, damage and killing.
Children and teenagers are becoming victims due to the influence of these games.
Our young minds are still developing, and playing those violent games or just watching
when others playing can shape our personality, behaviour and attitude in a defective
format.
Research studies have proved that players of violent digital games tend to display
increased aggression and decreased empathy. This will surely lead to a less
compassionate and understanding society for India in the long run.
Moreover, this could also result in young students with decreased physical activity,
reduced social interactions, and even neglect of academic responsibilities.
Here, I want to ask all of you a simple question. What do we really want? Should our
children become responsible and empathetic citizens or careless and violent criminals
in future?
I conclude here with a humble request. Please think about the long-term effects these
violent digital games can have on our society's values and mental health. It is our
responsibility to develop healthy young minds and foster positive interactions. Let us
uninstall all violent digital games from all of our devices and pass our comments to the
game developers to create games that challenges our intellect and creativity rather
than promoting our capacity for violence.
Thank you.