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Feb 4, 2009 9:23 am US/Central
Parents Study Video Games To Keep Kids Safe
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These moms have come to boot camp to figure out how to hit the right notes with their kids. (File)
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While more than 60 percent of American households have video games, many parents admit to knowing very little about how they work and what kind of trouble kids can get into with them.
Now there's a "Video Game Boot Camp for Moms" as they take a crash course to connect with their kids, reports CBS station WCBS-TV.
From Guitar Hero to bowling to Super Mario, can you keep up with the kids when it comes to gaming?
"I know absolutely nothing about their capabilities," said Marie Roker from Co-Op City.
When asked what's her number one priority, Denise Silva from Garfield said: "To keep the kids safe."
These moms have come to boot camp to figure out how to hit the right notes with their kids. "Maybe they've heard of the Wii and maybe they've heard of Guitar Hero and maybe heard of some ratings but they're not really sure what they mean," said Libe Goad from PlaySavvy.
And because most game systems seamlessly integrate with the internet to allow for multiple players, there's the added danger of adult strangers getting direct access to your children.
"It is kinda scary and I think a lot of parents don't know that component, that you can be playing with them online, talking to them online," Goad said.
"That's one of my concerns, that's he's not playing with an adult giving out information, I'm really worried about that," Marie Roker said.
So set parental controls using the menu features to choose the ratings level that are appropriate for your family...whether you'll allow internet chats with other players...or set up a pre-approved list of on-line friends, even how long you want your kids to play...all part of keeping your kids safe.
So with a little tutoring any mom can not only become a Guitar Hero but a safety hero.
Click here for more information from PlaySavvy.com!
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