To me video games play several roles in society today. One of those roles in some households is a parenting role. I've noticed that instead of family activities that some parents just stick their kids in a room with a video game. This video game parenting can possibly give kids a false sense of reality. Kids also rather stay in the house and play video games instead of playing outside. The could contribute to the increasing rate of child obesity.
Video games like books or television also have an escape sphere. People look to video games as a way to get away from reality, a form of entertainment, a duplication of reality, or just a way to past time. This escape contributes to the principle of relative consistency. Since video games have emerged the time spent playing them has increased significantly. This poses the question of what technologies or things are being forgotten or given up. I already stated that children no longer have the desire to play outside, it may also take away from some technologies like a cell phone, the TV, or listening to music.
I notice that my son loves playing video games. I really never have to show him how or what on the games. He's really tech savvy but the problem is that's all he wants to do. This is confusing because he may only play the game once or twice every two weeks. If someone has a phone or computer he wants to play video games on it. This shows me that each generation to come will become more and more dependent on media & these types of entertainment. Especially with the level of realness that these games are being created with. The characters look real, the animation is 3d and gamers love either killing games or athletic games.
I really don't care for video games myself but kids and some adults seem to fancy them over picking up an educational book. Then again to each his own.

The impact of PC's

The first time that I remember using the computer was when I was in the third or fourth grade. My school had a reading program through Scholastic called "Read 180". This program kept individual strengths and weaknesses on the computer of each student in class and our progress. It also had interactive videos and kept you wanting to learn and enhance your reading capabilities. This software in particular stood out in my memory. When it comes to the World Wide Web it is hard for me to recall the exact instance but I remember being astonished by the ability to type a message, send it, and get a response almost immediately. I would often go to the library just to get on the Web. I really didn't make many computer mistakes, I loved the computer and to type and play games.
I believe I remember that experience because I enjoyed the class and the engagement on the computer. It was a new innovation to me. Unlike the sega or nintendo technologies I could do more than play games on it. I could find information without using a book, and connect with old friends.
Knowing how to operate the PC is very important when it comes to my education because most of my assignments are to be found or completed online like this blog. The PC is important to know how to use on my job because I work in a office setting where I mostly use the computer, its programs, and the internet. The PC has a great impact on anyone who comes across it. It keeps me connected, informed, and entertained at times. It's kind of hard to see life without it.