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by Deadriser1984 on August 11th, 2011

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do u think kids under 16 can play M rated games u know violence and all that what do u think

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  • by Patti jo on August 11th, 2011
    voted: Yes they can

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    I would say yes to most games , though school is more important and that should come first

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  • by Friendly Stranger on August 11th, 2011
    voted: No they need to be older

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    I think you have to look at the damage that has been and is being done to children who are below 16. When you look at the rating of "M" which stands for Mature, you have to wonder just why that particular rating was put into place in the first place. It was designed to be a restriction for young kids, but what has happened is over time the rating system has become irrelvant because it is pretty much impossible to stop teens younger than 16 or even children from playing these games. For one, parents are no longer being responsible and holding kids accountable for their actions. Parents have turned a blind eye to it, and they basically use the excuse "oh these are just games and entertainment". As a result children are being exposed to more violence in addition to what they already watch on television and movies.

    The other point is, exposing young kids and teens to violence actually leads to more agression. Studies have shown that the increase in agression and violent behavior is an indication of the effects of violent video games.

    You can see the link below for more information:
    http://www.pamf.org/preteen/parents/videogames.html

    My whole point is this, violence as it relates to video games shouldn't be encouraged especially to those who are younger than 16. However I realize we live in a society where as long as money is being made and as long as the label of "entertainment" is being used, then it is ok to allow children the opportunity to play these video games. Basically parents are ignoring the warning signs, society is building its stature on money and entertainment, and kids are using the excuse "well my friends are doing it" and parents buy this excuse. Some might not agree with my thoughts but in my opinion it shouldn't be allowed that children below 16 to play rated "M" games.

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