Parents guide to gaming part two (Gaming Policy)

Hello everyone, You are now armed with the knowledge now it is time to decide what in your opinon as the parent, which games your kid can play. There is a simple way for you to do this. I call it the three question rule. The rule revolves around three questions:
Rule one(what movies are my children allowed to watch?)
Rule two(What tv shows are my children allow to watch?)
Rule three (what subjects is my child not ready for?)

Now first rule one and two, The reason this rule is important is that if your child is not allowed to watch a over 18 show but you allow him to play a mature game. Then he is still going to be shown material you will not like him or her to see. SO whatever shows he or she is allowed to view that the same rule should be applied to games.(Example:Tommy is allowed to watch only 13 year or younger movies and games, but he wants a game that is rated teen., in this situation you make him or her understand that she is not ready for that yet and to either choose another game or not one at all.

The theory behind rule three is simple. Even when you find the correct game for your child there are still certain subjects youdont think he or she is ready for. A bigger i have seen over the years has been religion. but in recent years homosexuality is another. Right now their aint a whole lot of games that include these themes but some exsist. These may be in your childs rating level which is why you should alrays read the box for the description. If it looks like it has subject matter you dont want the child to see dont buy it.

Now i understand that these two rules my be confusing to some people, so below is a guide that may make you decision making process easier.

NC-17=AO(Adults Only)
Restricted=Teen(17 and up)
PG13 and PG=E10(everyone to 10 )
General Audiences=everyone

Hopefully with this guide the question of what your child can play will be more clear.

However, like all policies they need to change, so as your child grows up you need to be aware of his or her maturity, this is best done by age. (example:Sarah is turning 14 today you decide to get her a teen game to see how it affect her and that if she does well you will allow her maore Teen games in the future.) However, before a decision is made you should talk to the child and let them know this so that they may understand that this is a priviledge not to be squandered.

Part three Groundwork coming soon