Increasing reports of bullying can be partially attributed to the popularity of violent video games. Studies have reports that 60% of middle school boys who played at least one Mature- rated games hit or beat up someone, compare to 39% of boys that did not play Mature-rated games.
Kids are more likely to confuse fantasy violence with real world violence, and without a framework for ethical decision making, they may mimic the actions they see violent video games.
Violent video games cause players to associate pleasure and happiness with the ability to cause pain in others.