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1. Comment - Survey: Parents fear in-game sex, real life drugs

   (Aug 23, 2008 - 11:43 PM)

   Hello,
   
   I'd like to start off by pointing out that I am a 16 year old. I am an avid gamer as well. And also, I'd like to point out that you, Casim, had a very good point. Actually, you had several. Basically, it all boils down to what you are teaching your children, how well you discipline them and how well you monitor them.
   
   Now, I'd like to point out something to all you parents who have been burying thier heads in the sand that no matter what they do, if said child is determined to view/play that crap, they will. If they want to smoke marijuana and kill all thier brain cells they will and if they wanna drink until they get wasted - they will. IF you have not taught them morals. You know, right from wrong.
   
   REMEMBER THAT?
   
   Some parents just aren't as concerned as others and other teens, unlike myself, just don't give a damn. My parents brought me up right. I've seen the damage drugs and liquor can do first hand though my friends and other family memebers. And while I do like the gory and violent stuff you see in some games, I'm no serial killer, so no harm done. Then again, some children are more easily influenced.... As for the whole in-game sex thing, Casim is right - CHECK THE RATING BEFORE YOU BUY IT!!! It's ridiculous for you to be blaming the game you bought for the child!
   
   Ok, I have to admit that some teens just go out and do what they really want to do sometimes, even IF thier parents HAD tried to instill some values and morals.
   
   It's a two-way thing.
   
   It's not just teaching them right from wrong, its following the process up as well. Be a parent and pay more attention to what they're doing. We may hate it now, but we'll thank you later.
   
   ` Heather