[Kizzy]

'Primary school headteachers have warned parents who allow their children to play video games such as Call Of Duty and Grand Theft Auto will be reported to police and social services for neglect.

The Nantwich Education Partnership, made up of 15 primary schools and one secondary academy, issued a letter after children reported playing or watching the adult-themed games.

The heads said the games could increase "early sexualised behaviours" and the advice was in line with local authority policy and concerns.

The letter, sent last month, said: "Several children have reported playing or watching adults play games which are inappropriate for their age and they have described the levels of violence and sexual content they have witnessed: Call Of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, Dogs Of War and other similar games are all inappropriate for children and they should not have access to them'

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015...n_6963666.html

[Crimson Dynamo]

Smallest boy LT completed GTAV ages ago and is now almost finished with Plants V Zombies Garden Warfare

Fifa 15 is a constant however

[JoshBB]

Ummm... no.

Most games are over-rated (in terms of age) anyway. I agree with some games very sexual in nature not being suitable for children but it's up to the parents imo

[Jøsh]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

but it's up to the parents imo

I agree.

[lily.]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

... it's up to the parents imo...

Totally Agree.

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

...but I decide on what games he can play and i dont bother with the classifications - I do the research and the walkthroughs first...

Same. And, when in the game shops I ask the staff if they have played it and how they felt the rating reflects on the actual gameplay.

Originally Posted by Dezzy

...How about we let parents parent their own children?...

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

Ummm... no.

Most games are over-rated (in terms of age) anyway. I agree with some games very sexual in nature not being suitable for children but it's up to the parents imo

This for me, good points.

[T*]

why dont we bubble wrap all children under 10 whilst we're at it

[T*]

i literally dont see why you'd be so sensitive over this
you see worse on tv

[Crimson Dynamo]

GTAV is just swearing and you here worse on the school bus

plus its a top game

[RichardG]

I played a few 18 rated games when I was young, it hasn't done me any harm.

[Crimson Dynamo]

The heads said the games could increase "early sexualised behaviours"


evidence please

[Cherie]

Seeing as primary school stretches from 3 to 11, I think in some cases yes they should, 6 year olds should not be playing COD etc online, Whilst the game itself might not be too bad, its the online aspect and the people they are playing with that would concern me, if the are in a game with much older children or adults who are swearing and generally being loutish It is not appropriate.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Seeing as primary school stretches from 3 to 11, I think in some cases yes they should, 6 year olds should not be playing COD etc online, Whilst the game itself might not be too bad, its the online aspect and the people they are playing with that would concern me, if the are in a game with much older children or adults who are swearing and generally being loutish It is not appropriate.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

That post made me sound like I am 109

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Cherie

That post made me sound like I am 109

Not at all - just sensible. Some kids can play adult games and remain unscathed but not all. It is wiser - in my opinion - to err on the side of caution.

What is this 'modern' obsession with rushing kids into being adults before they've even enjoyed a childhood? Bleaching hair, make up, piercings, jewellery - some even having their three year old's tattooed.

Yes, parents should have input, but, I'm afraid, that immature kids are increasingly becoming parents these days and immature kids are not always the best judge of what is best for themselves - let alone their kids.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Seeing as primary school stretches from 3 to 11, I think in some cases yes they should, 6 year olds should not be playing COD etc online, Whilst the game itself might not be too bad, its the online aspect and the people they are playing with that would concern me, if the are in a game with much older children or adults who are swearing and generally being loutish It is not appropriate.

I completely missed the 'primary' part and assume seniors

10/11 ish I think is generally old enough to play these games I think. They don't deserve their 18 rating (then again nothing does really)

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Seeing as primary school stretches from 3 to 11, I think in some cases yes they should, 6 year olds should not be playing COD etc online, Whilst the game itself might not be too bad, its the online aspect and the people they are playing with that would concern me, if the are in a game with much older children or adults who are swearing and generally being loutish It is not appropriate.

I agree,well said

[Ramsay]

Dogs of War rofl
Excellent idea. less chance of running into annoying 10 year olds online

[Vicky.]

No they should keep their noses out tbh. If parents feel their kid is mature enough to realise its just a game, then thats up to them. Ratings are usually ridiculous anyway

If a 5 year old went into school and said they had been playing gta I would be concerned, but older kids, no way.

[BBfanUSA]

Vicky please don't say that...

That would mean more squeaky voices blaring in my ear

[Crimson Dynamo]

smallest boy LT does not get to go online

but I decide on what games he can play and i dont bother with the classifications - I do the research and the walkthroughs first

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

smallest boy LT does not get to go online

but I decide on what games he can play and i dont bother with the classifications - I do the research and the walkthroughs first

That is completely different, there are very young children online playing these games with strangers, I wonder if their parents even know they can get online and do this

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by arista

No Dezzy
its not meant for a child
Fact

That's not for you to decide, it's the child's parents' decision. Not yours.

Originally Posted by Cherie

That is completely different, there are very young children online playing these games with strangers, I wonder if their parents even know they can get online and do this

There are child safety options on most consoles both current and last generation. It's up to the parents to set them and oversee what their child is playing.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

That's not for you to decide, it's the child's parents' decision. Not yours.



There are child safety options on most consoles both current and last generation. It's up to the parents to set them and oversee what their child is playing.

Many Parents are not aware
Thats why Schools can deal with this 18 Rated Game

[lily.]

Originally Posted by arista

Many Parents are not aware
Thats why Schools can deal with this 18 Rated Game

If parents are not aware, then they are obviously not very good parents, in which case there will be bigger issues to contend with than video games.