Whats wrong with parents? Eleven year old child in France gets GTA 5 and freaks out

[S.T.A.G.E.]

Madword said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:

So true. Even then worst case scenario the kids know how to cut off the settings, but I heard that now they have password kind of like the cable box so children couldn't watch porn when I was younger. If your kids respect your gamer opinion as well as your parenting opinion you have a winner. I wont keep my kids away from all of the cool games, just the ones they definitely shouldn't be touching. If they want those, sorry I don't care if I am not the "cool parent" any longer. I still remember those days and parents who let us get away with murder were always the cool parents.

The key for me is communication. Many parents seem to not want to talk to their kids. My kids are not afraid to ask, but we also have discussions on the content so they understand why i am saying yes or no. The problem is that many parents dont even want the conversation and just get them the game to keep them quiet and out of the way....while i get particular games so we can play it in co-op :)

What's surprising I find is finding out from my kids what their friends are playing and that their parents have little or no interest in what it is. I guess that's the benefit being a gamer since being a kid and growing up with games.

Exactly, you are at a clear and direct advantage by being educated about games. Most parents don't give a damn about videogames, they just either want their kids to be happy or to shut up about games like COD or GTA. Most girls I date don't really like gaming, but hopefully I like one who at least has a passing interesting (lol). I want my kids to have both parents be educated because videogames are a major hobby my life.