The Desensitization of America

I know, I know...the title makes this seem like just another blog about how TV and video games are corrupting the youth. And yes you would be somewhat right, but the difference is that I watch TV every night, I play world of Warcraft, diablo 3, and Star Wars on my computer, and I own an Xbox 360 which I am on at least once a week. I think that while I do all of these things I try to maintain a healthy balance opting to go out with friends and/or family rather than sit home. I really believe that if a person chooses to walk away from all of the electronics they can live a healthy normal life. Although that is where the problem lies. Most people today would rather sit at home and watch movies about murders and theft or play video games where you kill other people for money and prizes than go out in the real world and have to deal with other people. That being said, I am not the most social person in the world as I have very few friends but I try and go out when I can and meet new people. I feel as though the movies and games being put out in this day and age are reinforcing the idea that reclusive behavior is okay. Not only that but I think it affects what people think is appropriate behavior. When I was in grade school it was unheard of for someone to walk into a school with a gun, or for children to be posting naked pictures of themselves online, or for children to be having relationships with people they have never met before. I think technology today has provided us with a false sense of security like a tightrope walker who thinks there is a net underneath them when there is nothing but empty air. I think that the programs we have can be a gift or a curse depending on how they are used.