{"id":8351,"date":"2012-10-09T23:16:56","date_gmt":"2012-10-09T16:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=8351"},"modified":"2012-10-09T23:16:56","modified_gmt":"2012-10-09T16:16:56","slug":"know-the-ratings-on-your-kids-video-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/know-the-ratings-on-your-kids-video-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the Ratings on Your Kids’ Video Games!"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Lori Cunningham (@wellconnectdmom)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Christmas is just around the corner. \u00a0Where did 2012 go? \u00a0Fall and Winter are the time of year most video game manufacturers release their biggest hitters. \u00a0We recommended some of the best games in our post, The Best Upcoming Games for 2012 from E3<\/a>. \u00a0Your child\/teen will find out about the latest games and most likely will be asking for them on their holiday lists. \u00a0But how do you know if the game your kid is asking for is appropriate for them?<\/p>\n

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Fortunately, just like there are ratings for Movies, there are also ratings for Video Games. \u00a0ESRB, a non-profit organization that evaluates video games ans assigns an official age and content rating for both games and apps. \u00a0Before purchasing a game for your child, check their rating on the front of every video game to ensure it’s appropriate for your kids.<\/p>\n

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When you look at the game box, you will see this rating clearly on the front in black and white. \u00a0To get a little better idea of why the game is rated as it is, flip the box over and look for the same rating. \u00a0By the rating you will now see a brief description such as:<\/p>\n