Indeed, violent youth crime in the United States has been declining as the popularity of violent video games has increased. The arrest rate for juvenile homicides decreased by 71.9% between 1995 and 2008. . The arrest rate for all juvenile violent crimes decreased by 49.3%. Over the same period, video game sales have more than quadrupled" (ProCon.org). These eye-opening statistics disprove any belief that teenagers are more violent members of society because of violent video games. Video games offer teens a way to calm down after a stressful day and a means to have fun with their friends. They call for happiness in people, not hatred and violence. The only way these young adult and teen gamers could become violent would be if these video games were completely eliminated This would trigger anger and depression in members of the gaming community who love video games and allow them to become a substantial part of their lives, then parents should not allow their children to play