Video games have become a critical part of the digital world and they have emerged as a main source of entertainment for players all across the globe. Genres of the games can range from action, to horror and sports, leaving something for everyone. With the rise in popularity of these games comes the question of, “Are video games addicting?”. High schoolers already face immense pressures with their academics, and maintaining a balance between that and screen time can become problematic.
When asking students at Blind Brook High School about their opinions, many of them were on different sides of the argument. Audrey Sweeney plays video games almost every day, and believes that the games are not a barrier for education, or proper sleep. On the other hand, Michelle Tian disagrees. She plays video games about once a week and feels that she will find herself entranced with the game, leading to poor time management. She also explains that she might stay up too late or not get her work done just to finish playing a game. Michelle said, “I would rather play a fun game than study or do homework, even though they are less important..”. Comparing the two, this exemplifies how for some, video games are a harmless hobby, yet for others it can lead to stress and poor time management. This not only applies to Michelle and Audrey, but to all students at Blind Brook High School.
Students being distracted by their video games could become a large issue moving forward. If people are not spending their time efficiently working on school work, it becomes more difficult for them to excel in school. Doing well in school is really important for all students’ futures, after high school. For many people, video games will get in the way of them doing good in school. As long as these students focus on moderation and awareness of time control, video games can become a harmless source of entertainment for all.