At what age did you start to allow your child to play video games?

Question

My 4 year old loves to play them and he's actually pretty good at them. But my husband thinks he should not be playing them. He plays the fantasy, role playing ones.

Answer 1

I think that is young for that kind of game. My children who are 9 and 6 started playing around 5 (my 3 year old does not play) They still only play sports or racing games. I don't even like my husband playing fantasy or role playing games.

Answer 2

I allow one game for my oldest two boys, that is Mario Kart. It is non violent. I don't allow any others, just because they are still too young to distinguish between fantasy and reality. They started when one was 5 and one was 6. That is how old they are now. We use it as a reward. They go to a private school that gives stamps each day that they behave. If the boys get all the stamps all week, then they are allowed to play for a while on a weekend morning or when we get back from church. Also if they get straight A's on their report card, then they get 3 hours to break down over the following weekend to use whenever they like. This of course only happens every 9 weeks, so it isn't that bad. I limit the time though, it is very addictive, my 21 month old loves to watch the colors and the movement, but I won't let him play unitl he is older as well. I think moderation is the key. I wouldn't let him play fantasy role playing ones though, unless it is completly harmless, no final fantasy, or 007, things like that, they can't seperate that from real life, then they imatate (spelling? sorry) the games in real life and could hurt someone or them selves. Good luck

Answer 3

i'm 20 ok right this is my opinion on the subject. If the youngster has the the perfect option concepts set to tell the version between delusion and fact and behaves maturely then, yeah i think a 7 3 hundred and sixty 5 days old can plat a interest like Halo. i think of the ESRB score is there so the shop won't sell it to minors which will jeopardize the utility companies that make the video games because of the fact in case you extremely think of approximately it, it is no longer probable with regard to the score, yet extra approximately if determine thinks there new child can take care of it. So I ask you do you think of your son can take care of a interest approximately and intergalactic conflict between people and a alien species comprehend because of the fact the Covenant the place there's a actually numerous killing, some blood, and reasonable swearing(Swearing must be arguable be reason I in no way pay it that plenty interest)?

Answer 4

I'm not a big fan of video games or T.V. for the kids - I much prefer for them to play outside and be active. But I think as long as you monitor how much time your child plays the video games it doesn't have to be a problem - and maybe get your son some more skill building games. My daughter was 10 and my twins were 7 when they got their first games - we got them gameboys.
Talk to your husband, find out what his concerns are, and compromise.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

My son got his "video game" this Christmas and he is 3. Of course it is a V-smile so it's educational video games.. He's learned addition easier by playing it. I give him a 20 min. slot of time each day where he can play it if he wants to (each game lasts about 5 min. and somedays he plays it and some days he doesn't.

I am not going to introduce him to the sports/violence/simulation of PS or Nintendo until he hits an age where he fully understands that what happens in those games isn't real.

Answer 7

When that depend what type of video game he is playing.
It's one of kiddie fantasy, role game, education game or the animation with funny cartoon stuff. Then 4 is OK
My nephew play all the time.


But if fighting, rude word and more for older kid then no don't let him. Then I'm play these one LOL.

Answer 8

Well it's hard to say me and my husband are big gamers. But they do have games for early childhood that's more educational . But there harder to find. When my kids hit the age of 6 to 7 we started to let them play rated E games. But it depends on you. I don't let my kids play the role playing ones. It's hard enough for them to realize what's real and not by watching t.v.. And my oldest is 11.

Answer 9

I think so long as the game is age appropriate for your child (no bloody gore games, or too much violence) is fine.

In this day & age everyone seems to get more overprotective of their children & panicking they'll be obese & such... Just make sure your child goes outside to play. Get them interested in a sport or hobby that keeps them active & I guarantee in time they will be eventually spend their days being more active & playing outside rather than video games as they age, or atleast divided between them.

Answer 10

I let my 3 year old play the Playstation and now at 7 he cannot be beaten. You must limit the play time and watch him play to make sure the content is not inappropriate.