NeuroBadger

In fact, if more parents played what their children are playing and listened to what they are listening to, half the battle is won. They'll have the supervision they need and if their behavior or attitude changes, these parents will have a better idea of what's feeding the change. Of course, many kids develop values in the presence and absence of thoughtful parenting.

Think about it. My son was playing Monster Hunter Tri on the Wii and it has "Use of Alcohol" as a caution because there are taverns and characters drink potions. Much of the objectionable content is seen as consequences of choices or because of the target to mature audiences in the first place.

Food critics judge cuisine by watching videos or listening to chewing? Safety standards for automobiles determined by watching "Days of Thunder?" Then how can video game raters determine content if they are not required to actually use the products they rate?

Certainly, there is offensive content that should be restricted from use by parents and responsible parties. But if I send you a video of the most awful things I've done or said in my lifetime, you would think I was a horrible person and would restrict my contact to only those who could tolerate me.

Current systems are broken. Let's talk about all content present in computer and video games, objectionable or not.