Divorce Attorney Says Video Games Destroy Marriages

Divorce Attorney Says Video Games Destroy Marriages

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A divorce attorney on TikTok is claiming that video games are one of the leading habits that can destroy a marriage, citing how gaming addiction can lead to strain on relationships. The claim comes from the TikTok channel of a Utah attorney who has handled more than 5,000 divorce cases.

Video games have been criticized as a potentially dangerous hobby since the early days of gaming. Violence in video games led to the establishment of ratings boards like the ESRB and PEGI, looking to protect younger children from adult and graphic content in games. The deeply-engaged nature of video games and their capacity for long play sessions has also been a sticking point for many parents fearing video game addiction, with a father suing Chinese game companies like HoYoverse and Tencent over his son's video game addiction. Now, a divorce attorney is making some serious claims about the impact of video games on marriages.

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