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A recent survey published in GamesIndustry.biz shows that 60-percent of kids wish their parents would become more involved in their gaming pursuits; 47-percent said their parental units "never" took part in the gaming action. Oddly, this was the same percentage of parents (47-percent) who admitted that they sometimes allow their child to play a game rated for a higher age set (though it should be noted that 94-percent of the parents said they feel responsible for checking the ratings).
The survey is part of Microsoft's "Play Smart, Play Safe" campaign, and took place entirely in the UK.
Here's the really surprising bit. As many as 61-percent of parents actually believe that games are socially beneficial, and, despite the 47-percent of parents who don't play with their kids, a whopping 80-percent of parents consider gaming to be integral to home entertainment.
That, if our math serves us correctly, tells us that the parents are playing just, you know, by themselves. [From: GamesIndustry.biz Via: Joystiq]
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Subscribe to commentsfeminist barbieMar 9th 2009 10:50AM
I'm a grandma, who never got into the video games when her own kids were playing. I don't think any kid needs to spend hours in their bedroom blowing stuff on a screen. But I recently purchased a wii, I love it, and it's great family time. We multi player games, and are always laughing and screaming. It's another good way to teach kids, that winners never cheat and cheaters never win.
TheSniperResolutionMar 31st 2009 12:56PM
Years ago I bought my son his first game console. Here's the thing, the console wasn't just for him, it was for me too! There have been several console upgrades since then, and with each, we have enjoyed the gaming experience together. Why should he have all the fun? Contrary to what some may still believe, video games are no longer a 'guy' thing. I refer particularly to the action packed, hard core video games. I think these types of games are marketed primarily to a male demographic, which is a mistake. As a mom, playing video games with my son is ridiculous fun, and in addition, it's quality time together.