Would u let your child play violent video games?

[ShanandBoc]

Just after some opinions after a discussion with my DH, he is a massive gamer

So would u let your LO play games where they are killing poeple, animals etc??

Esp seeing ac children these days are using computers and game consoles from a very young age.....

 

[Nibblenic]

Well I dont think it'll be too bad for me as I have a girl. I will expect her to have a console and video games at some point beore 10 but thins like sonc/mario etc

However OH/myself were big gamers but we decided when we were pregnant to sell our consoles as we didnt think we would have time for them. Well that time would be taken up with them could be spent on other things like time together/lo etc. Also I didnt htink it was approprate for Lo to be seeing over 18 video games any more than it is for her to be seeing over 18 moives or porn.

When she is significantly older if there is a game comes out with an age limit above her own I will look into it maybe even play it then decide if I think its suitable for her.

 

[tallybee]

My 2 are 7 and 5, and they get limited time on the wii, PS2 and DS - all the games they have are the sort that are aimed at their age range (ie 3+, 7+ etc). My daughter is just as into them as my son They mainly play the sort of stuff you mention (mario, sonic etc)
I would never let them play older-aimed ones as they are given age limits for a reason. Unless of course I have played it or OH has and we agree it is suitable.
SOme of the things I have seen OH doing in his games make me He's put parental controls on the wii, so it asks for a password/code for age restricted games. The only games we have for the ps2 and DS are kids ones.

I am actually horrified at some of the games my stepsons bring over when they come to stay. We have to tell J (14) that he's not to play some of them in front of the younger ones (I'm sure his brother who's 10 will see it at their mums but we're not having it here )

I don't know what goes through her head to give games like call of duty and grand theft auto to those boys. Mind you I don't know what goes through her head on many levels but that's another story!

 

[Cloberella]

So would u let your LO play games where they are killing poeple, animals etc??

I wouldn't let mine play violent video games, I think for the most part we would probably follow the age restrictions, but use our own judgement too- as we will for films.

It's more my OH's area though. The only games I play are the Sims, Mario Kart and Tombraider

 

[Lightworker]

NO. I find the current adverts for the games so gory and disturbing. I dont know at what age I will buy game console- my first was when I was 12 and it was the cartridge type games with the 2D version of Mario. What happened to nice games like that, a game where you even go to heaven lol- although in Mario you killed armadillos etc but not graphically.

 

[lollylou1]

i wouldnt let a young child play them maybe teenager play slightly older games but not anything under 12-14 i dont think
Lou
xxx

 

[charlotte-xo]

If alfie ever has a games console then I'd pick games that were age appropriate

 

[Lover]

When LO is older he'll only be allowed to play games that are age appropriate. Same with films, CD's etc. I'll follow the manufacturers guideline (meaning U, PG, 12, 15, 18).

 

[aragornlover8]

There are plenty of age appropriate games for kids, and we personally don't like any of the gory ones, where there's violence for the sake of violence. I imagine you're mostly referring to games like Call of Duty, Halo, Borderlands, etc?

I don't think there's any reason to restrict them from using consoles at all. We will just be very carefully watching what they play. One of the good things about being a gamer is being able to pick out the kid friendly games from the multitude of what's available.

 

[LittleBoo]

No. I get annoyed when his Dad plays them around him. They have age restrictions for a reason.

 

[lynnikins]

my boys wont be allowed to play anything with an age restriction older than they are and even when they get to that age probably wont be allowed to play them i want my boys to grow up focused on being able to make their own fun and enjoy time outside not spending hours in front of a games console we sold ours last year and the tv and i cant say ive missed them

 

[ahcigar1]

My husband is a huge gamer and this issue is a constant argument between the both of us. I am on the side that kids shouldn't be playing video games much at all and would really prefer not at all, and certaninly not violent ones. I much prefer kids using thier own imaginations, playing outside with friends, and enjoying life. Too much now these days more and more parents are using computers, televisions, and technology to babysit and raise thier kids rather than doing it themselves. While my husband seems to think that there is no issue at all because a kid should be able to differentiate between real and fake. Whether they can or not I don't think should introduce things like this to kids. These days parents seem to want their children to grow up so much sooner, and when that happens the child loses much in life as I see it. If I have anything to say about it our daughter will be growing up in much the same manner that I did and not be introduced to things like this till much later in life because there is no need for it, it serves no purpose, and it destroys your childrens inocence and way of thinking. But this is just my opinion.

 

[KittyVentura]

The games consoles (we like to play) will stay downstairs and playing will be a family activity for a set time. I.e an hour on a Saturday eve etc.

We'll follow the age limits to a certain degree but I'd likely let Fin play things like COD in his early teens... but not with that godawful headset. It's extremely anti-social and I've already banned Ian from using it unless I'm out xx

 

[ShanandBoc]

My husband is a huge gamer and this issue is a constant argument between the both of us. I am on the side that kids shouldn't be playing video games much at all and would really prefer not at all, and certaninly not violent ones. I much prefer kids using thier own imaginations, playing outside with friends, and enjoying life. Too much now these days more and more parents are using computers, televisions, and technology to babysit and raise thier kids rather than doing it themselves. While my husband seems to think that there is no issue at all because a kid should be able to differentiate between real and fake. Whether they can or not I don't think should introduce things like this to kids. These days parents seem to want their children to grow up so much sooner, and when that happens the child loses much in life as I see it. If I have anything to say about it our daughter will be growing up in much the same manner that I did and not be introduced to things like this till much later in life because there is no need for it, it serves no purpose, and it destroys your childrens inocence and way of thinking. But this is just my opinion.

Agree 100%

 

[aragornlover8]

My husband is a huge gamer and this issue is a constant argument between the both of us. I am on the side that kids shouldn't be playing video games much at all and would really prefer not at all, and certaninly not violent ones. I much prefer kids using thier own imaginations, playing outside with friends, and enjoying life. Too much now these days more and more parents are using computers, televisions, and technology to babysit and raise thier kids rather than doing it themselves. While my husband seems to think that there is no issue at all because a kid should be able to differentiate between real and fake. Whether they can or not I don't think should introduce things like this to kids. These days parents seem to want their children to grow up so much sooner, and when that happens the child loses much in life as I see it. If I have anything to say about it our daughter will be growing up in much the same manner that I did and not be introduced to things like this till much later in life because there is no need for it, it serves no purpose, and it destroys your childrens inocence and way of thinking. But this is just my opinion.

Agree 100%

Not that I don't agree that parents should foster the development of their children's imaginations, posts like the above make me wonder if people think the only video games that exist are Halo, Call of Duty, Dead Rising, etc. There are a lot of child appropriate games. And there are some benefits to video games as well. (https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/10_Benefits_Of_Video_Games.html)

It's kind of how I view tv. Television programs can be educational; both violent programs and an excess of television can be detrimental.

 

[BlackBerry25]

Depends. I really don't know, and will cross that bridge when I get to it.
I don't think violent games will make people violent. Most people I know play these type of games on xbox and they are fine.

So most likely, when my kids are teenagers, I probably would let them. Depends on what games are out then.

 

[ShanandBoc]

My husband is a huge gamer and this issue is a constant argument between the both of us. I am on the side that kids shouldn't be playing video games much at all and would really prefer not at all, and certaninly not violent ones. I much prefer kids using thier own imaginations, playing outside with friends, and enjoying life. Too much now these days more and more parents are using computers, televisions, and technology to babysit and raise thier kids rather than doing it themselves. While my husband seems to think that there is no issue at all because a kid should be able to differentiate between real and fake. Whether they can or not I don't think should introduce things like this to kids. These days parents seem to want their children to grow up so much sooner, and when that happens the child loses much in life as I see it. If I have anything to say about it our daughter will be growing up in much the same manner that I did and not be introduced to things like this till much later in life because there is no need for it, it serves no purpose, and it destroys your childrens inocence and way of thinking. But this is just my opinion.

Agree 100%

Not that I don't agree that parents should foster the development of their children's imaginations, posts like the above make me wonder if people think the only video games that exist are Halo, Call of Duty, Dead Rising, etc. There are a lot of child appropriate games. And there are some benefits to video games as well. (https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/10_Benefits_Of_Video_Games.html)

It's kind of how I view tv. Television programs can be educational; both violent programs and an excess of television can be detrimental.

Agree 100% with this too lol, i agreed with the above poster in regards to violent and child inappropriate video games, not all games. There are some great, educational ones for children

 

[smokey]

Both OH and I are huge gamers so LO will very likely grow up to be a gamer, we have every console and I personaly prefer pc so for us it wont be as simple as yes or no it will depend on the personality I thik my child is developing.
We dont play anything thats too violant as this age untill he is in bed because he has got to the point of starting to take more interest in whats going on but hes already turning out to be a littler gamer as he loves to sit and play things like guitar hero and he can mash at the buttons to tekken with the best of us

If I think he is developing an addictive personality or is the type to be effected by such games ie upset or attempt to act them out (you can tell this from normal everyday play) then no he wont be aloud near such games.
But if I think he is the type like his father an me to take it or leave it, understand that its just a game and be responsible enough to know the differance of game and reality and whats exeptable behavour in a game and in real life then I dont see the problem in not completly sticking to age restrictions.
Obviously im talking about when hes 13 sort of age not 6/7, at a younger age there are plenty of other games.

We have discussed this actualy and because both of us where brought up with computer in a big way that we will teach him about computers and games, I was taught to program my first zx81 (most of you are too young to have a clue what that is but it was the first home computer) at 5, god so many lines just to make a picture of a bunny
Plus OH works with IT and I have in the past so he will probably be taught about pc's first then on to consoles.

 

[BlackBerry25]

^ Yes. I am more worried about an addictive personality and my kid playing nonstop, than violence at this point. I don't allow my OH to play violent games in front of my LO, so its not really an issue in my house, and probably won't be for years to come. Right now, I just have a daughter. We will see how it is with a son!

 

[smokey]

^ Yes. I am more worried about an addictive personality and my kid playing nonstop, than violence at this point. I don't allow my OH to play violent games in front of my LO, so its not really an issue in my house, and probably won't be for years to come. Right now, I just have a daughter. We will see how it is with a son!

Trust me a having a girl doesnt mean she wont be interested I raid in online games and often used to take part in tournements with shooting games like counter strike, halo, doom and tekken.
I used to love going to exabitions as a kids to see all the latest pc and gaming technolegy, im just a techy geek