Task 4 for week 5

Is there a gaming addict in your home?
The Straits Times, Wednesday, January 17 2007

Game addiction in Singapore is getting worse. More and more young Singaporeans are addicted to online games and many of them depend on online games to make friends, instead of making friends in the real world. The main reason for the worsening of addiction is due to the online video games like World of Warcraft and Maplestory that are becoming more popular among the youngsters. Serious game addiction will lead to social, economic problems and even pose a threat to the games addicts' future.

Since many game addicts are depending on online games to get to know friends, they will have a tough time communicating with people and knowing friends. The game addicts will be living in a world of their own and it will be impossible to pull them out if nothing is done immediately.

The game addicts will also increase the burden of their families since bills such as the electrical and Internet services have to be paid. These money can be used to send their children to educational workshops or any seminars which can help to enhance the children learning. The futures of these game addicts are important and they may be our future leaders, therefore assistance has to be given to them as soon as possible.