Even if it is pretend, the images are still seen by our eyes and recorded in our minds. Everything we see affects our behavior. Even if the violence is computer-generated, it is still violence and will ultimately affect how we think and act. For the Strength of Youth teaches that “Whatever you . . . look at has an effect on you,” even if it is fake. Earlier in this chapter, we talked about people reading aggressive words and having it affect their actions. And remember the Laysan albatross? If you are spending your time playing video games, you may be filling your time with “empty” activities when in reality you could be putting your time to much better use.
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