My father in law played second life for several years because his avatar could run, play, enjoy life and live without cancer. He fulfilled many lifelong dreams while recovering from chemotherapy in bed. Video games meet peoples needs and dreams quickly and efficiently and for me it is an escape from the different problems I face every day. No progress on code for hours results in an hour of punching bad guys to relieve my stress. Frustrating essay prompts bring lines of Tetris to my eyes. Punching and puzzles make me feel competent in a field filled with people I think as better problem solvers. The video states that we do what works and video games work wonders. Those addicted to League of Legends or Diablo have a core need being met which must be considered before just cutting the cord.
This is very true. While addiction is bad, one must consider if the action itself is bad or just the addiction to it. It is also important to fill those needs being met by the addiction with healthy alternatives.
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