10 Most Dangerous Games for Children

After the tragic incident of stabbing students at SMK Bandar Utama (4), several Chinese schools in Kuala Lumpur such as SJK(C) Nan Yik, SJK(C) Kuen Cheng 2, and SJK(C) Kong Hoe in Klang have shared a list of 10 dangerous video games on Facebook to warn parents.

Based on this viral post, cyberspace has the potential to desensitize children to violence and erode their moral values.

Parental control is not an old-fashioned sign, but rather proof of love and responsibility towards children.

10 Most Dangerous Games for Children

Here are the 10 most dangerous games for children that parents should avoid:

1. Pubg Mobile

PUBG Mobile has become a global phenomenon since its launch, with a “battle royale” concept where 100 players enter the battlefield and only one will survive at the end of the game.

To achieve victory, players need to shoot and kill opponents one by one.

Even though it looks like ordinary entertainment, this game actually trains the brain to associate the act of killing with pleasure and reward.

Children who regularly play such games can become less sensitive to the suffering or death of others, in addition to being at risk of emotional management problems and adrenaline addiction.

2. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

This 5 on 5 strategy game is very popular among school students. It was developed by Moonton, a subsidiary of ByteDance, and is known for its fast-paced matches and teamwork elements.

However, MLBB can be a source of addiction and imbalance in daily life, as players are constantly motivated to increase their ranking and achieve victory.

The element of intense competition and harsh communication between players also has the potential to form a quick-tempered, impatient and irritable attitude.

For children, MLBB is not just a game, but can cause distractions, lack of sleep, and poor academic performance if played uncontrollably.

3. Call of Duty

This game series features modern and realistic warfare missions, where players take on the role of soldiers in various combat situations. The near real-world graphics and dramatic gunshots make it very immersive.

However, games like these can lead to desensitization to violence as children may start to take shootings and killings for granted.

What is even more worrying is that Call of Duty is often accompanied by elements of blood, screams and emotions of war which can have a psychological effect on young players.

4. Grand Theft Auto

GTA is known as one of the most controversial games in the world. Players can steal vehicles, attack civilians, shoot police and carry out criminal activities without any moral restrictions.

This game rewards violent and immoral acts, causing players, especially children, to become confused between reality and fantasy. It also normalizes crime as a means to success.

If played without guidance, children can be exposed to strong language, explicit sex, and stories that highlight violence as a strength.

5. Roblox

Roblox seems kid-friendly because of its cute graphics and its platform that allows users to create their own games. However, behind this appearance, there is a big hidden risk.

Because Roblox is an open platform, anyone can create and share games, including games that contain elements of violence, sex or harassment.

There have also been reports of cases of online abuse and exploitation, where adults pose as young players to hook up with children.

Parents are advised to enable parental controls and monitor their children’s activities at all times.

6. 3D Scary Granny/Teacher

These two games have horror and survival concepts. In Granny, players have to escape from a scary granny, while Scary Teacher 3D gives players the opportunity to wear an “evil teacher” through various traps.

Even though they seem entertaining, both games foster a sense of pleasure in other people’s suffering.

This can encourage children to imitate acts of bullying or revenge, and over time erode empathy for those around them.

These games also increase stress and anxiety levels, especially among young children who are not yet able to differentiate between entertainment and reality.

7. Fortnite Mobile

Fortnite combines battle royale and building elements, making it exciting and competitive. However, this has also led to extreme addiction among young players.

Children can play for hours to get new wins or “skins”, and this has a big impact on their sleep time, study concentration and social activities.

Additionally, the game also has an open chat function, which allows them to interact with foreign players, something that can open up space for cyber interference and harmful external influences.

8. Squid Game Challenge App

Inspired by the popular Netflix series “Squid Game”, this app turns violence and death into interactive challenges. Players must complete missions that mimic murder scenes in the series in order to stay “alive.”

This concept subtly normalizes cruelty and suffering as entertainment, thereby causing children to lose sensitivity to pain and death.

Although most of these apps are unofficial, many fake versions contain violent advertising and content that is not suitable for children under 18.

9. Yandere Simulator

This game tells the story of a student who kills his school friend to attract the attention of his girlfriend. It romanticizes jealousy, revenge, and the madness of love, making it especially dangerous for teenage girls.

Yandere Simulator fosters the idea that violence is acceptable in the context of love, and can disrupt children’s understanding of healthy relationships and emotional boundaries.

Psychologists warn that repeated exposure to these kinds of narratives can form toxic thought patterns, especially for emotionally immature players.

10. Resident Evil/The Last of Us

These two games are recognized globally as masterpieces in terms of story and graphics, but are also among the most violent. Full of zombies, blood and scary scenes that can have a psychological effect on young players.

Research shows that prolonged exposure to violent images can cause children to become less empathetic and irritable. Even though it is designed for adult players, there are still many children who download it without supervision.

Parents need to emphasize that not all games are suitable for all ages, even though they seem interesting and popular.

In conclusion, although this list aims to educate parents about the dangers of violent games, there are netizens who consider some of the titles to be outdated or not easily accessible to children.

However, in fact, parental supervision is important not to limit children’s entertainment, but to ensure that they are not influenced by violent and immoral values ​​in cyberspace.

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