AMBot | 11/19/2007 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Not only in Germany, no, also in Austria, the discussion about so-called killer or brutal games is on many people's lips. As part of the Austrian Game Days in Linz, various people came together for a panel discussion.
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The blame was not solely placed on the games. "It would certainly be wrong to blame games alone for violence," says Hedi Kastner, head of forensic psychiatry at Wagner-Jauregg Hospital. Rather, the family situation is a major factor, and games do their part on top of that.
"Bans on violent games are not understandable and not a solution," says Erwin Fuchs from the Linz police.
However, Prof. Jürgen Maaß from the University of Linz points out: "What was banned in the 80s is now approved for ages six and up." The general tone, however, remains: Games alone are not yet a danger to children and adolescents.
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The blame was not solely placed on the games. "It would certainly be wrong to blame games alone for violence," says Hedi Kastner, head of forensic psychiatry at Wagner-Jauregg Hospital. Rather, the family situation is a major factor, and games do their part on top of that.
"Bans on violent games are not understandable and not a solution," says Erwin Fuchs from the Linz police.
However, Prof. Jürgen Maaß from the University of Linz points out: "What was banned in the 80s is now approved for ages six and up." The general tone, however, remains: Games alone are not yet a danger to children and adolescents.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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