She says her sons play video games, but only non-violent ones. She says the trouble begins when we start young children on violent video games, before they develop the analytical ability to understand the context of violent acts in the games. She doesn't think the solution lies in having stricter rating systems.
Rating systems come and go. . . .
Actually play the games with the child. It's one of the things I did with my sons. This will make your child understand that you are listening. It also will help your child fit in with peers who play games. At younger ages, DeGaetano says, kids are unable to understand that the violence they're witnessing is over-blown.