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became more "verbally and physically aggressive later in the school year. These children's' aggression in school did increase and this effect was big enough to be noticed by their teachers and peers within five months."

The Guggenheim Foundation's criticism of the conclusions reached by research that has been completed so far is steadily being washed away by the sheer amount of research in this field.

Gloria DeGaetano, of the Parent Coaching Institute says, "the human brain is shaped by its environment." More research and advocacy needs to be done before the skeptics are convinced, though. Nevertheless, this new book is another big step.

It is ironic that, when my boys were younger, and would have been interested in playing a video game full of Sesame Street characters, my family and friends approved of my rules regarding video games. Now that the boys are older and are interested in video games like "Mortal Kombat" or "Grand Theft Auto," I'm told by my family and friends that I am too worried about this and am being over-protective.

My family and friends may need to hear more evidence about the link between violent video games and behavior to be convinced. I don't, however, so video games will remain banned from my home.

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation supports "research on violence, aggression, and dominance The foundation places a priority on the study of urgent problems of violence and aggression in the modern world "
www.hfg.org

The Parent Coaching Institute http://www.parentcoachinginsti tute.com/articles/degaetano_sc reenviolence.htm

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