Grand Theft Childhood: Video Game Violence-Mom Matters # 23

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Most of us assume violent video games can negatively affect children and their behavior. After a multi-year, multi-million dollar study, Dr. Cheryl K. Olson, Sc.D. Co-Director of the Center for Mental Health and Media at Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, will summarize the research and findings. Despite Columbine, Virgina Tech, and other seemingly related tragedies, you'll be surprised to learn about some of the benefits that these games can actually provide to children. Mom Matters is 10 easy to watch, anytime minutes of practical advice for more productive parenting. For more information about this and other Mom Matters episodes, visit us at www.mom-matters.com