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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Are video games good or bad for teens?

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I will not disagree that video games can potentially be harmful. However, that is all based on the character, self-control, and mental health of the player. The subject of this article is not whether or not games are bad for teens, it's whether or not they are good for them. So I am going to show that they, in fact, are.

In order to understand why video games are beneficial to teens (and people in general), it must also be understood that video games are art: more specifically in the realm of storytelling. Some of you may frown in doubt at that statement, but don't worry: I'll explain.

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