So true.
You see, if a parent is too lazy to look on the back of a video game box and see the content of a video game (such as sexual themes, strong violence, etc.) then they should not have a game console for their child in the first place. The same goes for if the parent cannot tell the difference between the "E" or the "M" on the front of the box. The problem is the parents, not the games themselves.
Parents need to buy the games based on their child's ability to determine right from wrong. A 5 year old child would not have as much perception on that topic as a 13 year old teenager.
Jack Thompson and Dr. Phil are targeting video games because targeting parents would not appeal to the media.
The point is, parents should be more aware of the ratings of video games, and should be more informed about them. They should only buy certain video games when they are sure that their child is old enough to understand the fine line between RIGHT and WRONG.
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So true. You see, if a parent is too lazy to look on the back of a video game box and see the content of a video game (such as sexual themes, strong violence, etc.) then they should not have a game console for their child in the first place. The same goes for if the parent cannot tell the difference between the "E" or the "M" on the front of the box. The problem is the parents, not the games themselves. Parents need to buy the games based on their child's ability to determine right from wrong. A 5 year old child would not have as much perception on that topic as a 13 year old teenager. Jack Thompson and Dr. Phil are targeting video games because targeting parents would not appeal to the media. The point is, parents should be more aware of the ratings of video games, and should be more informed about them. They should only buy certain video games when they are sure that their child is old enough to understand the fine line between RIGHT and WRONG.