IL HR0774

The American Psychological Association has warned of detrimental effects from violent video games on adolescents, including increased attention deficit problems, violence, and addiction.

72% of American households play computer or video games, with 91% of American children aged 2 to 17 playing video games.

Since 2009, there has been a 9% increase in children aged 2 to 17 playing video games, with approximately 65 million children currently playing.

Boys spend an average of 13 hours per week playing video games while girls spend 5 hours per week.

House urges parents to carefully monitor their children's use of all media and assist in controlling the video games their children play.