Your mom is still rambling about that “B” you got on your last test, your dad is making you join sports teams all while your grandparents are in town telling you those “back in the day” stories.

There’s nothing that can save you from your family’s harassment. Or is there? Of course there is! Good ol’ video games are just the right things to take some stress out of your hectic life.

But are video games really the right way to de-stress? There are many ways video games can be hazardous to your overall well being. After all, they force you to sit in front of a screen for hours leaving no room for exercise, no time for other possibly important activities and plenty of room for eye strain, back pain, etc. Plus, you’ve heard adults obsess for years on how they’re just too violent.

So, can’t decide whether to spend your precious free time relaxing and letting go with these amazing forms of escape or socializing and doing things that might actually benefit your health? Well, here are five great reasons arguing both sides of the equation, so you can make an informed decision on whether video games are right or wrong for you.

For video games:

1. They help out with stress.

Everyone knows the best way to take out some anger is to massacre people over the Internet!

2. You can enhance your willpower.

Nothing proves that you have overwhelming willpower more than sitting for hours at a time without a single bathroom break.

3. Reflexes.

Sitting there alone at midnight playing a horror game is the best way to test your reflexes. Nothing like a zombie to help you jump from your couch and then wet your pants.

4. Practice puzzlesolving skills.

It’s been scientifically proven that games can help with your IQ! Especially games where you sit in your gaming chair for three hours at the first level.

5. Strength training.

It’s true. Video games can help with your physical health. Especially the arms -- it takes a lot of strength to throw a controller through the TV.

Against video games:

1. Expensive.

The game consoles, accessories and games these days cost a pretty penny. If you get a new console, before you know it you’re spending well over $500 for everything required to start your gaming experience. Think of all the attachments, extra controllers and tons and tons of games out there just waiting to be bought.

2. Time consuming.

We all know those kinds of people who spend days and days on a video game without moving a single inch. That’s bad for your overall health with no muscle training and a mind that pretty much goes brain dead. With it, your social life may just go down the drain too.

3. School.

You’re 15 and spending all your time on a video game console. Is that really what you should be doing? If you work hard now, you’ll have the rest of your life to spend on the couch. Or would you rather flip burgers for all eternity?

4. Refunds.

Ever think of how much money you can get just by selling your consoles and games? That’s right, trade your consoles for some green goodies and you’ll have money to spend on more important things.

5. You can help someone else.

Donate your console to someone; think how much fun they’ll have while you’re preparing for the rest of your life.

These arguments should help you decide what to do with your free time. To play or not to play?