Wow Jared! I never realized that computer games especially World of War Craft have such a large following. It's almost disturbing that a computer game can become such a negative part of a persons life; even to the extent of losing ones job or a fiance! I think that in and of itself is the perfect example in informing everyone that video games can be hazardous in more ways than just your brain. I found an interresting article called Inside the Teenage Brain, written by Dr. Giedd is a neuroscientist at the National Institute of Mental Health. "Recently, he spearheaded research showing for the first time that there is a wave of growth and change in the adolescent brain. He believes that what teens do during their adolescent years -- whether it's playing sports or playing video games -- can affect how their brains develop. His main concern seems to be the effect that video games have on relationships and our future, not just for children but adults too (Inside the Teenage Brain, 2002). He says, "We all want to do the best for our children. And what I fear is happening is that we're leaping too far from the neuroscience to such things. I don't think there is any established videotape or CD or computer program or type of music to play that we've shown with any scientific backing to actually help our children (Inside the Teenage Brain)." This can be argued in many ways. There are a lot of learning tools available that may be helpful in some ways. I think the point he is trying to get at is that his concern that all of our life experiences are no longer based off of hearing stories from our grand parents, spending quality time with our families and developmentally growing in the ways that are healthy.

Works Cited:
Frontline: Inside the Teenage Brain. Interview Dr. Jay Geidd.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/interviews/giedd.html. (2002).Web.