As time passes, technology is expanding and developing many creative ideas. Unlike in the past, today we have computers, TV, the Internet and many inventions that have positive and negative effects on us. Children used to interact with society by going out and playing sports with each other, but now, as we can see, a large percentage of children play video games for many hours a day. Addiction controls people's lives, there is addiction to drugs, cigarettes, alcohol or gambling, and there are some forms of addiction associated with modern life, such as the Internet and video games. Most people think that video games are harmful and a waste of time. Consequently, the main research question is how video games can influence children, and many smaller questions about video games come to mind: Do video games affect a child's psychological development and make him or her more aggressive and violent? Do video games affect a child's grades? What are the effects of video games on children? Many people don't have much information about video games and the effects that video games can have on people's behavior, health, and minds. This report offers insight into the influence of video games on children and how they will affect their behavior and mental health. This report will analyze each individual source of information and provide a review of the findings. The report will interpret both the positive and negative effects of video games on children. Purpose The purpose of this report is to know both the positive and negative influences of video games on children's behavior and minds. Parents are unaware of what video games can lead their children to, so an informative report was needed to provide insights into this important topic. Methodology This research was conducted in...... middle of the paper ...... ain and health. Violent video games, in fact, negatively influence children's behavior, leading them to be aggressive. Many parents suffer from video games due to the influence they have on their children. It's a really important topic because many parents suffer from the influence of video games and I personally know a friend who suffered from epilepsy because he played video games for long hours a day. Recommendations Video games have both positive effects and effects, but the negative effects were more. Limiting the time spent playing video games and choosing the right type are the solutions to eliminate the negative effects on children. Therefore, moderation between playing video games and playing sports or doing extra-cellular activities will benefit the child. Another important point would be to avoid violent video games because they influence children's behavior aggressively.