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As part of our special video games theme, Katie Roberts chats to Mumsnetters about whether their kids play video games, how much attention they pay to age ratings and whether they restrict their usage…
MUM KNOWS BEST
We asked Mumsnetters for their views on their children playing video games...
“Last straw for me was when he had a sleepover. His friend actually smuggled a copy of Grand Theft Auto into our house and gave it to my DS as, apparently, his mum had accidentally bought him a copy last Christmas… his friend is ten FGS! I mean, what is his
mother thinking of?????” Ashamednamechanger
“I think the problem is that most parents don’t think of age ratings on games in the same way as they do about films, DVDs, etc. After all they wouldn’t let their children watch Saw (I’d hope), but they don’t seem to worry that the content in adult video games can be
just as violent/gory.” Charliesangel2009
“I tell DH [darling husband] off if he plays
inappropriate games in front of DS.” Nagoo
“I don’t have to restrict her play as the only time it comes out is if I nag her to play for a while (think about one hour most) and then wander off and do
something else.” Ivykaty44
“DS is 11 and nagged us to allow 15 games (Call of Duty again!) for about two years as ALL his friends have it, he plays it at theirs, etc. Playing the same game as all his mates has made him more sociable, as he does at least chat to them on Xbox Live while playing it rather than being totally isolated in his
room.” TheEpilator
“I want them to enjoy their childhood and play with non-electronic toys just as I did. I know when they get older they will want all these things, but I wouldn’t
want to actively encourage it at such a young age.” Blacklashes
“DD has been playing Wii balance board games since before she was two – when her (half) siblings were visiting we would play Wii Fit and she would want to join in. I have some adorable videos of her doing the
step aerobics and ski jump.” Fuzzpig
“They are restricted on how long they can play, but it’s mainly a natural restriction based on the fact that it’s not possible (or fair) to play for hours when others want a go, and the consoles are in the living room so
that limits it more.” MrsDmitriTippensKrushnic
MARCH 2012
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