Choosing Video Games For Your Family. Tips For Parents About The Video Games Your Kids Want, And What You Should Know To Be Sure You Pick Right
Computer and video games are a favorite pastime among people of all ages, especially kids. But many of the video games of today are quite different from classics like “Pac-Man” and “Asteroid.” The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), which assigns video game content ratings, offers the following tips for parents to help them choose the games they consider appropriate for their families, as well as to be prepared for the realities of playing games online.
-> Check the ESRB ratings for each game you purchase. The rating symbol on the front of the package indicates age appropriateness, and content descriptors on the back provide additional information about game content that may be of interest or concern.
-> Talk to other parents and older children about their own experiences with video games.
-> Monitor your child’s video game play, just as you would with TV, movies and the Internet.
-> Exercise caution with online-enabled games. Some games let users play online...