. >> reporter: today he met parents like melissa henson. >> the kinds of messages and images that theyre putting in their minds, i think they're-- they're seeing nightly dress rehearsals for huge acts of violence. >> reporter: but this psychologist says: >> video games are actually being used as a scapegoat for what i think might be the real causes of violence. >> reporter: patrick markey's research shows 80% of mass shooters did not show an interest in violent video games. >> it seems like something that should actually make us safer. so it's a total, understandable reaction. the problem is just the science, the data does not back up that it would actually have an effect. >> reporter: but other opponents point to this-- the appearance of weapons in video games, like this remington assault rifle pictured in popular game "call of duty." the images come from a lawsuit by sandy hook parents who are suing remington, saying the company bears responsibility for the killings of 26 people at the school by shooter adam lanza in 2012. >> he was within in this younger male demographic that reming

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white house to discuss ways to limit kids exposure to violence in media.among those in the room: melissa hensonh the "parents television council""he's looking for recommendations, this is a complex issue, and it impacts people's lives very deeply" henson wants the video game industry to offer more tools for parents to understand the contents of the games...the president has said he believes violent video games and movies could be contributing to violence in america's classrooms. "i'm hearing more and more people say the level of violence on video games is really shaping young people's thoughts"the video game industry says its already doing its part to protect children.the industry uses a rating system, similar to movies, to let parents know what material their children might see.but missouri congresswoman vicki hartzler says the rating system isn't enough."a large percentage of parents are involved, but there are a percentage that are not using the system" hartzler says the meeting was only a listening session.and that the president did not commit to supporting any one idea.in washington, i'm m