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Family Times Clarice Juska, Kaitlin Bianchi, Catherine Juska, Nikole Johnston, Hailey Prescher JUNE 2011 VOL. 1 ONE ISSUE 1 Dear Abbey, -by Catherine Juska My son has an addiction to playing violent, graphic video games. I keep hearing how younger people... Plus

Family Times Clarice Juska, Kaitlin Bianchi, Catherine Juska, Nikole Johnston, Hailey Prescher JUNE 2011 VOL. 1 ONE ISSUE 1 Dear Abbey, -by Catherine Juska My son has an addiction to playing violent, graphic video games. I keep hearing how younger people are growing up in these game worlds, where they are learning that killing people or things is good and is rewarded. I am concerned that my son might become desensitized when it comes to the real world, and that he won’t be able to understand the great consequences that can happen when someone takes another’s life. Should I be this concerned and take away these games? Or am I being overly cautious? Also, is killing people in a virtual game a type of sin? Sincerely, Caring Parent Dear Caring Parent, I understand your concern completely when it comes to your son’s habits. These types of games are extremely popular with the young people, especially boys. Although the thought is concerning, that your son will become desensitized and n Moins