1. MESFIN ARAGIE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION COURSE JUNE 15, 2014

2. Violent Video games and their effects on children  The school district propose a plan to tackle problems caused by video games  The problem is worsen due to the increasing number of video game consoles and their interactive nature

3. I- Behavioral -Aggressive thought and behavior -Lack of empathy, stereotypes -Criminal behavior and considering killing as normal -Foul Language -Becoming addicted

4. II- Academic -Lower grades -Poor reading and writing skill -Poor performance

5. III- Social life -Time away from family time -Becoming isolated -Being associated with the wrong people -confuse reality with fantasy

6. IV- Physical -Less outdoor activity -Less exercise -Bad eating habit and overweight -health problem

7.  Volunteer Students Students that wanted to participate in the study  Parents Parents of volunteer students

8.  School District Members and Teachers -the school district wanted to make the school ground a safe place for everyone -wanted to measure students overall academic or behavioral performance change

9.  How I overcome skepticism and objections  I don’t get angry and I understand there is always someone who looks for loophole in everything  I try reason with them using my strongest arguments  I explained them the facts patiently and repeatedly, and tell them to see the problem themselves

10.  How to make my proposal the “winning” type  I do my homework  Know my audiences and their need  Be reasonable and always present facts  Show the problem and the solution  Be open to new ideas

11. What the school can do to prevent problems that caused by violent video games  Selecting and suggesting appropriate games I. Check the ratings II. Ask professionals if the particular game is appropriate for kids

12.  Agree and talk with students I. To stop playing violent video games for a year II. Explain kids the reason why violent video games are bad III. Encourage them to spent their time out door, meeting with people, with exercise or other useful hobbies

13.  Advise parents to I. Strongly warn students about the potential danger of video games II. Be a role model to their kids III. Set clear rules IV. Play games with their kids V. Monitor video games and limit the time