Should Parents Worry About Violent Games?

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2007/04/19/Taming_Gaming_in_Your_Home

Comic book writer Gerard Jones addresses concerns many parents have about violent video games.

This excerpt is taken from a panel discussion entitled "Taming Gaming in Your Home," presented by the Commonwealth Club of California.

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"Taming Gaming in Your Home: Honest Guide to Today's Video Games."

Video and computer games are becoming the entertainment choice of many children as well as adults. Parents are concerned about the amount of time their children spend with games as well as the appropriateness of the content.

Parents should play an important role in guiding their children's video game playing habits, and playing computer and video games can be a positive family experience. Our expert panel covers issues of content rating systems, parental controls in consoles and PCs, advice for checking in and better understanding your family's gaming habits, and how to participate - The Commonwealth Club

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[Ir0nF1st924]

ive been playing BC2....MUST.... RESIST....URGE TO.... BUY A.....M3A3 BRADLEY!!!

[KingKehra]

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[DrBasse]

Good opinions

[tkoizumi]

the statement from a child "i'm not allowed to play that because my parents said so" is the most poweful statement that any law can create. i grew up in japan where controlled substance was open for market for all ages. most commonly a child purchase these things for their parents. shop clerk honors kids who goes to do things for their elders. when things are available, as a child, i've never had the urge to buy these things. all of my friends did likewise. we careless lol

[SwirlyAsSean]

@DAGANGSTABAGEL There is a vast difference in personalities, and different people are affected by gaming. To keep it all short like a mainstream example as FPS games such as Call of Duty making people rage sometimes into "extreme madness" which we find humorous, but it can affect their whole day and how the treat it. Most people aren't so stupid as to attack someone IRL cause of it, but would be acting a bit more temperamental with what goes on that day if whatever it is, is not to their liking.

[Machelpsful]

I want to play an iPhone game (modern combat 3), but my dad doesnt allow me to play it, cause its 16+ rated.... In defenetly going to show this to him xD (im 13 btw)

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[niptamsimun]

My dad dont want me to play violent games like call of duty but im gonna show him this video!

[SamusDrake]

If a child is not old enough for the game, then the parent should act responsibly and not buy it for them.

Seriously, if your child asked for a packet of cigarettes, a six pack of beers and a stash of porn magazines - would you really buy it all for them? No, of course not.

[IKillBabyKittensLOL]

Dammit. If only this was true. I could double jump and have a portal gun.,

[DAGANGSTABAGEL]

games dont fucking afect you fucking dumbass

[SmokyOwl]

Quoted this guy in a debate, really helped destroying the competition.