Dr. Hisham Ali, a consultant for systems management and quality of life, has issued a warning against treating video games as mere entertainment or a way to pass time. He emphasizes that some games have become increasingly influential, particularly among children and adolescents, due to their evolving content and presentation. The expert stresses the need for greater awareness and parental supervision.
According to Dr. Ali, video games are no longer simple forms of entertainment for children. Many now contain violent scenes and behaviors that require more attention and regulation from families. He notes that the community has witnessed the emergence of games with more violent content in recent years. As one game is restricted or banned, new ones with more impactful content appear.
Dr. Ali describes modern wars as no longer limited to traditional weapons or violent scenes. Instead, technology has enabled new forms of influence and warfare that target minds through screens. He highlights that one of the most dangerous aspects of this influence is targeting families and children's minds. Video games can become a means of luring children and adolescents into violent content.
The expert explains that the process of programming the mind occurs through repeated exposure to certain content. Humans become accustomed to what they see and hear, making their minds more receptive to this behavior. Repeated exposure to different behaviors can lead to habituation, whether positive or negative. What a child is consistently exposed to can impact their thinking and behavior.
Dr. Ali emphasizes that the issue extends beyond video games to other forms of digital content. The core problem lies in repetition and habituation, which can have lasting effects on a child's mind and behavior. He warns against underestimating the impact of video games or treating them as harmless entertainment.
The expert advises parents to be more aware of the content their children are exposed to, especially games with violent scenes or behaviors. He stresses the importance of monitoring and not ignoring the impact of these games on children. Dr. Ali's warning aims to encourage families to protect their children and be more attentive to the content they consume through screens.
Dr. Ali concludes by emphasizing that video games now require a more conscious approach from families. He urges parents to monitor their children and not underestimate the content they are exposed to, particularly games with violent content. The goal is not to instill fear but to encourage protection and attention to what children consume through screens.
Key points
- Dr. Hisham Ali warns of the dangers of certain video games on children's minds.
- Video games can have a lasting impact on children's behavior and thinking.
- Parents should be more aware of the content their children are exposed to.
