| Drawing a line between what is right and what is | | | | occasional use of mild language. |
| wrong is the responsibility by parents to their children. | | | | E10 or Everyone 10 years and older. Games with this |
| This also goes with what type of movies and | | | | rating are suggested for children 10 years and older |
| television shows the children should watch and what | | | | and contain cartoon, mild violence or fantasy, and use |
| are not. But more importantly, the responsibility of | | | | of mild language. |
| choosing the right kids games solely relies to the | | | | T or Teen. For children 13 years and older do T rated |
| parents. Since kids would want to play, play, and play | | | | games are suited. These types of games involve |
| some more, providing them with toys and kids | | | | more violence, minimal blood, use of strong words, |
| gadgets are essential. And while studies suggest | | | | and crude humor. |
| children who play more are healthier than those who | | | | M or Mature. Games with these rating are suited for |
| do not, it does not give children the freedom to play | | | | ages 17 years old and up. Mature games are not for |
| any type of game they like. | | | | kids for it have graphic display of violence, sexual |
| As we live in the digital world, children are introduced | | | | content, blood and gore, and use of strong language. |
| with video consoles that would probably eat more of | | | | AO or Adults Only. Games with this rating should not |
| their time than their studies do. And protecting them | | | | be played by kids. It is intended for adult players for |
| from unfit games at their age becomes more difficult | | | | it displays frequent blood and gore, violence, use of |
| than before. And to make sure you provide them | | | | strong words, and graphic display of sexual content |
| with the right kids games, consulting the ESRB should | | | | including nudity. |
| be help you decide. | | | | RP or Rated Pending. This rating is given to games |
| To know the type of video games that are proper | | | | waiting for final rating. |
| for your child, consulting the ESRB rating is a wise | | | | Kids games should only limit to video games with EC, |
| choice. You can see the ESRD rating printed at every | | | | E, and perhaps E10 ratings. Any games without these |
| video game covers. Knowing the meaning of every | | | | ratings should be avoided. If you have games you |
| initial is essential. | | | | think inappropriate to their age, put it in areas where |
| There are 7 ratings assigned by the ESRD or the | | | | they cannot access it. Playing the right games for |
| Entertainment Software Ratings Board. Here are | | | | kids must be imposed at all times. This will ensure |
| those: | | | | that they get the right games with respect to their |
| EC or Early Children. The games with this rating are | | | | age. |
| suitable for children age 3 years and below to play. | | | | Kids games let your children enjoy their playing time |
| Such games have no content that could be | | | | at the same time providing them with entertainment |
| dangerous to a developing child. | | | | and venue for learning. And with kids games around, |
| E or Everyone. Everyone here means the age | | | | you are secured to leave them in front of their |
| bracket of 6 years and above. The type of games | | | | consoles alone without worrying so much of the |
| with this rating contains minimal violence with | | | | content of the games. |