Would you ever let your 6-year old play violent video games?

Question

My sister's kid (6) plays video games that are rated M. (Resident Evil...etc). He also listens to violent music and watches horror movies. Would you allow your children who are so young to do this?

Answer 1

I am the mother of an 11 yr old and 9 yr old, boys....I let them play these games and watch those movies and I have no problem. I don't think it's the video games and the movies that bring a kid up to do harm,I believe friends and family have more of an influence. My kids do not watch anything sexual! But my goodness, I remember growing up watching the same thing and playing the same kind of games and I haven't killed anyone. Everyone blames the movies and games! Only because no one wants to take responsibility themselves. If you are a good parent a game or movie shouldn't be a motive for anything. It just shows the parents arent really parenting.

Answer 2

In my opinion I think you have to ask yourself "Would you let you child play with a potential hazard like an unloaded gun, a Pit bull terrier, or catch on a crowded highway". The danger exist there for your child to loose something very dear to you. Maybe the respect the they have for others. Maybe the discipline that you spent so much time and love teaching them. Maybe their life... Some things that are lost can never come back the way you intended them to be. If they learn to hurt others by playing these games who knows if they will someday try it in real life on others. Hell it was fun in the game and mommy and daddy laughed at it then. It must be OK... Help our world and stop the giving all those profits to the ones that are helping destroy our world from the family out...
I am older than of age and I am appalled at what I see on the commercials about these games much less to even let anyone around me practice hate, discontent and the bloody killing that these games show.

Answer 3

Never. I don't want my kids to be aggressive, disrespectful and uneducated. Violent games and shows just fuels anger and teaches that it is okay to be violent to others when angry. This kid is going to grow up poorly and that is so sad. Kids should have positive experiences and fun when they are young. They need to have an environment that helps them create, use imagination, help others, respect and show empathy. Violent games and T.V. models none of that. It is all negative and angry. What fun is that? Sounds like these parents don't care for his well being, are selfish and will pay the price later on. No wonder there are kids these days that become depressed or suicidal. I feel sorry for that kid. And (nicoboy) poor kid can't spell and probably sits infront of the T.V. all day long. Like I say, uneducated.

Answer 4

Sure I guess what ever he's into but the majority of the PS3's game library consist of rated Mature games so there aren't that many games that would fit the Teen rating or Everyone because I've really never seen that many of them. I've got a list off the top of my head tho- 1. Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction- Rated E 10+ 2. Little Big Planet- Rated E 3. Motorstorm Pacific Rift: Rated T

Answer 5

i dont think that young children should watch or play these games however, i have a 6 yr. old and i dont let her play games or watch horror movies but her dad does who she goes to see weekends. we can try to shelter our kids as much as we can but the reality is that they will eventually see these things. violence is everywhere. im sure many children hear about people killing people when the parents are watching news. and the cartoons have even gotten worse.songs on the radio seems to be just as bad with every other word a curse word. kids are much more smarter than we think.as parents, it is our job to make sure that we dont allow our kids to be influenced by this.we teach them the best we can and hope that in the future we wont have to worry about our kids being influenced by anything because we raised them right even with all the bad things around us.

Answer 6

No there is a reason these things are rated mature. They are not intended for kids. I am horrified at what parents let their children play. A six year old should be playing the latest spongebob game not Resident Evil.

Answer 7

A lot of kids are playing those kinds of games and watching violent movies and it has been suggested that they desensitize children to violence. It doesn't mean they will turn out violent, but the exposure makes them accept it more. I am against younger and older kids playing these kinds of games...I honestly think parents that were restricted from sex and violence growing up think they are doing their kids a favor by being a "cool" parent. It's kinda sad.

Answer 8

No, No, No, No. I do not. I have a 15, 14, 10 & a 6 yr old. They have never been allowed to watch such things. Not even watch other people playing those sort of games. My own sister unfortunately & parents, don't have the same viewpoint. Her kids do. As the aunt, I've made it clear that such things will not be allowed at my house. It took time, but my parents & my sister & her husband respect my wishes now. Her kids are not allowed to watch TV shows, movies or play video games that my kids are not allowed to watch, when we are at their home. She backs me up when I tell my 11 yr old nephew he can't bring his music to my house. He may pout at 1st, but he always settles down after awhile & enjoys our music & shows. I am much stricter in general though & do not let him have free reign like they do. He behaves better in my home than he does in theirs as well. My nephew is anti-social enough to cause him problems at school. Video games,TV & movies. That's all he has. Remeber, just becasue she does it, doesn't mean you have to. Someone has to set some limits for him & set a good example! He'll respect you for it & thank you later. You'll be glad if you do. I don't mind being the bad guy for now, as long as they don't end up on the street or in jail or on drugs like some members of our family.

Answer 9

I know for me that violent movies are not allowed. I don't even allow play guns or anything like that . I feel if you show them violence then they are more apet to be in fights . Until my kids are older like 12 then no they will never be able to play games like that .There are better things for them to be doing with there time then playing violent games .Teach them better things...It takes skill to learn the moves and stuff then it takes brains to explain..Just tell them violence isnt the answer and give them better things to play.like bob the builder or clifford or learning games most 6 year olds have lots of growing up to do...THEY ARENT ADULTS.Im 27 and i dont watch nor play violent games. y would my 6 year old.

Answer 10

i think as long as youre a good parent and can equip you children with a strong sense of right/wrong and morality, then there is no problem with allowing them violent games/music. kids have been growin up with all of this stuff for quite a while now - society hasnt crumbled

age 6 might be a little young for gangster rap and grand theft auto though