Videogames Could Kill You!
Shocker! UK's Daily Mail has reported that kids today are in grave danger! Experts warn that the "PlayStation generation" have poor immune systems and are more likely to fall ill with infections and diseases. But it's not because they're not going outside to get some fresh air and do physical activities. See, the thing is, kids today spend more time inside with parents using antibacterial wipes and cleansers constantly, so they're not being exposed to bacteria and building up immunities to them.
"The Playstation generation no longer play outside with plenty of other kids as they used to," says Professor Ken Jones, an immunologist at Cardiff School of Health Sciences. "We live in smaller families and in less rural locations. All these factors mean children are less exposed to the variety of bacteria they used to be, which is crucial to the development of the immune system."
So by all means, kids, get outside, get dirty, and get sick! Then come back inside and recuperate in front of your TV playing more games!
"Playstation generation' have poor immune systems [The Daily Mail]
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Posted to Miscellany, Video Games on 26 September 2007
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They teach this in Microbiology. So stop usin those dang hand sanitizers!
Come home sick from work and give your kids a big hug and smooch!:-*
ha ha ha ha, classic Daily Mail. What a silly newspaper it is!
For real. I rarely get sick, and I attribute it to me not shying away from a little dirt every now-and-then, especially in my childhood. I take my precautions against illnesses which I see no benefit in building an immunity for (like using hand sanitizer like CRAZY when on a cruise ship, or using a paper towel to open the door to a public restroom), but damnit kids, don't forget how much fun tag is OUTSIDE of your favorite FPS! :)