charlie9865 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 My husband is sat repairing a xbox for his aunt, and has just put a game in to check it works. The game came on and the graphics are realistic, there are people cutting others throats and shooting each other. I expressed I thought the content of the game was too graphic. And asked who's game it was , my husband replies with "our sons". I am not remotely happy about it as he is only ten, and i think the content is to much. His dad says I am over reacting it is just a game. Was wondering what other parent's views are on games, and what would you do if you was me?? Would you take the game away??, as I want to but like i said the husband reckons I am over reacting. My husband said my son got it off a friend of his, now other parents may find this game exceptable. I personally think it is wrong, I don't want a full scale battle with the husband and my son over it. (from one very shocked mum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoran Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Its just a game. But i share your shock and wont let a game like that anywhere near my lads xbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Games are rated just like films... http://www.pegi.info/en/index/ .... usually for a reason.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If it's a violent game, then it's aimed at, and certified for, adults, not ten year olds. I'd give the child something age-appropriate and keep the violent one for its intended audience. ETA: *waits for the most recent GordonBennett clone to pontificate about adult gamers* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcclarke Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Yeah, like he's gonna play Pokemon when all his mates are online playing MW3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Erikson Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Bad parenting if you're not aware that you 10 year old is playing adult, 18 rated games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickiethecat Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Bad parenting if you're not aware that you 10 year old is playing adult, 18 rated games. It might be but as most kids have consoles and internet access in their bedrooms, how can a parent constantly monitor what they're up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resident Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 My husband is sat repairing a xbox for his aunt, and has just put a game in to check it works. The game came on and the graphics are realistic, there are people cutting others throats and shooting each other. I expressed I thought the content of the game was too graphic. And asked who's game it was , my husband replies with "our sons". I am not remotely happy about it as he is only ten, and i think the content is to much. His dad says I am over reacting it is just a game. Was wondering what other parent's views are on games, and what would you do if you was me?? Would you take the game away??, as I want to but like i said the husband reckons I am over reacting. My husband said my son got it off a friend of his, now other parents may find this game exceptable. I personally think it is wrong, I don't want a full scale battle with the husband and my son over it. (from one very shocked mum) Look at the box. They all have a PEGI rating and/or BBFC rating. I suspect given your description that the game is deemed unsuitable for a 10 year old I don't think you're over-reacting to be fair, these ratings are there for a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Yeah, like he's gonna play Pokemon when all his mates are online playing MW3. Yup, some parents do indeed permit their children to have access to age-inappropriate material, don't monitor their online activities, and generally don't give much of a crap. Others subscribe to the 'ban this sick filth' line when the Mail tells them that perfectly reasonably-classified 18 certificate material has fallen into the hands of some precious little snowflakes. Thank God for the sensible majority who're capable of making rational, informed decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 It might be but as most kids have consoles and internet access in their bedrooms, how can a parent constantly monitor what they're up to? Considering most console games are priced way over what an average 10 year old can afford and legally buy, I'd say it was pretty easy to monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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