Do video games leave emotional, physical and psychological scars on children? This question has been pondered by millions of researchers around the world. On the news we often talk about acts of violence caused by children. However, it is not the child, parents or guardians who are to blame. Instead the media has often blamed the video game industry for these acts of immorality. After the Columbine shooting, Bill Clinton (1999) stated that “Over 300 studies report that the line between imagined and real violence, which is a bright line for most adults, can become very blurry for vulnerable children. Children immersed in the culture of violence they become insensitive to it and are more capable of committing it themselves" The media has mainly focused their attention on all the research on the negative impact of video games. But what about the benefits of playing video games? Why hasn't this side of the story been covered in such detail? In reality, video games are a boon to a child's development because they encourage growth in socialization, catalyze personal growth and discovery through logical reasoning, and are a source of fun and freedom. In the modern era, players can play with millions of people around the world. Both the video game industry and the community itself have grown exponentially over the past twenty years. Players can play with friends they've known for years and with people they've just met. It's a way to create new connections and relationships and strengthen the ones they already have. For children, growth in socialization is extremely important. For many children, it can be a daunting task to talk to someone for the first time. Like…half of the paper……2.lib.umanitoba.ca/content/h8u63440vl4q6534/fulltext.html” Vessey, J. A., & Lee, J. E. (2000, November). Video games affect our children. Retrieved from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSZ/is_6_26/ai_n18610997/pg_2/Provenzo, E. F. (1992, December). What do video games teach?. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.proxy1.lib.umanitoba.ca/ehost/detail?sid=66fa15ad-f9de-48b8-ae64-989492e608af@sessionmgr11&vid=1&hid=15&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQHealthDay, SG (2011, February 2 6 ). Study: Violent video games may not desensitize children. Retrieved from http://yourlife.usatoday.com/parenting-family/teen-ya/story/2011/02/Study-Violent-video-games-may-not-desensitize-kids/44187914/1Preidt, R. (2010 , December 17). Violent video games do not involve aggressive behavior. Retrieved from http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/647600.htm