| We, as parents, understand that this is inevitable and all | | | | and their definitions are available at ESRB.org, where |
| we can do is to enforce ground rules and make sure | | | | you can also search for a particular game's rating |
| that our kids play age appropriate games. If rules are | | | | before going to the store. |
| enforced and game selection is endorsed by adult | | | | Secondly younger kids are often asking for games |
| guardians the better we feel about it and can actually | | | | that intended for teens, You have to stand your |
| control when and what our kids play. | | | | ground and be firm. By saying "no" you are actually |
| Do you play video and online games yourself? People | | | | enforcing the rules and buy yourself a piece of mind. |
| of all ages are playing games, actually the average | | | | Unless you know the game inside out and play a |
| age of a gamer is 33 and apparently a 33 year old | | | | particular game intended for teens yourself it is better |
| player is not interested in Scooby Doo games. So | | | | not to take the risk. |
| looking at a game page how would you determine the | | | | You also need to consider your child's personality and |
| ones that intended for kids? | | | | abilities. Go beyond the ratings and read game reviews |
| First thing you need to do is to carefully read the | | | | available online and game magazines, download game |
| description on a package. Game content is described | | | | demo or rent it for free with online game rental stores. |
| in detail on the back of every game box. Make sure | | | | Get involved and play along with your child so you are |
| you check a game rating on a game's package. The | | | | well aware of his or her interests. Talk to other |
| Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is an | | | | parents and see what they have to say about a |
| organization that assigns the ratings that appear on the | | | | particular game or their kids game habits in general. |
| front and back of every game available for purchase | | | | Join online game forum and post your questions about |
| or rental. You have to get familiar with rating symbols | | | | particular games. The more you'd get involved the |
| and understand what they mean. | | | | more chances are that your child plays safe. |
| A complete list of ESRB ratings, content descriptions | | | | |