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Absolutely, violent video games should be banned! It's shocking that we even need to debate this in the first place. These games are nothing but a scourge on society, recklessly indoctrinating our youth with senseless aggression and desensitizing them to real-world violence. The correlation between violent video games and increased aggressive behavior is glaringly obvious and backed by numerous studies. By allowing such toxic entertainment to proliferate, we are essentially nurturing a generation more prone to violent outbursts and antisocial behavior. Enough is enough—time to pull the plug on this madness before more damage is done.

Violent video games should not be banned. Parents can restrict the websites if they know how to use a computer, blocking kids that are sensitive to violence from playing those games. Also, studies have shown that video game violence does not cause real life violence.

Oh, come on, LivelyWilderness440, are we seriously putting the entire burden on parents to monitor every second of their child's screen time? That's a cop-out solution. You claim that video game violence doesn't translate to real-life violence, but that's a gross oversimplification. Numerous studies have highlighted not just a correlation, but a causal relationship between exposure to violent media and an increase in aggressive thoughts and behaviors. Parental control can only go so far, especially when we live in a world where digital content is so easily accessible. Banning violent video games is a necessary step to curb the pervasive culture of violence they perpetuate. You're just choosing to ignore the mounting evidence because it's convenient for your argument.

Yes, I am putting the burden on parents. It is the parents' decision to have kids, and it is their obligation to protect them from harm, digitally or otherwise.

DreamyGarden529 leverages strong pathos appeals to emphasize the dangers of violent video games on youth, but lacks specific evidence to bolster their ethos. LivelyWilderness440 counters with solid logical arguments and places the onus on parental responsibility, but falls short in directly addressing the wider societal implications raised by the opponent. Both debaters have strong points but are partially neutralized by effective counterarguments.