Is gta iv bad for kids?

Answer 1

Any question on whether a game is a bad influence on children should be answered by the parents of those children themselves. However, some help is available. The ESRB logo on the game identifies it as "M" for "Mature", meaning that it is intended for older teens aged 17 and up. The back cover of the game identifies the game as containing "Blood", "Intense Violence", "Strong Sexual Content", "Use of Drugs and Alcohol", "Partial Nudity", and "Strong Language". This assessment is quite accurate.

A parent should in general make a judgment call on the maturity of their child before making a purchasing decision, but odds are fairly good that the above game is not at all suitable for an 11 year old.

I work at GameStop have for 2 years now and i play this game often its not as bad as what the news or someone that hasn't played the game tells you the letter on the front of the box such as A for adult M for Mature T for Teen E for Everyone C for Child is just a guideline not a law its your decision to let them play it or not if it were my kids i would but that's just my opinion.It depends on how mature he is if he wants to blow someones head off after wards you always can always have the option to take it away till another age or return the game Grand Theft Auto 4 is a bad game but i might think about letting him start playing that series at 13 but i recommend Sonic for all systems or Little big planet is a great game i even play it the down side is its for PlayStation 3 only but if he has one i would buy that game soon but if he has a Xbox 360 Sonic unleashed or Rockband is a great game for the whole family.Hope it helped -Jack Embry

Answer 2

yes. I let my nine year old play G.T.A IV. And we live in such a cupped world i see no difference between ours and the G.T.A one, with all the wars in the world and terrible things that happen just on the street i would say an 8 year old girl can play!

Answer 3

I have two 10 year olds an they play gta iv all the time.

This is game does have some sexual content and many swear words. I played that when it first came out, I was only 9. Just stay on the street and there is no sexual content. If you want your child to know what is really out there, let them play. If not, find a game around E or E 10+

Answer 4

NO WAY... MY Daughter is 13 & I still won't let her play... tooo much sexual content for younger minds!!!! Very Adult Oriented Game!!! I would say 16~17 probably ok, but wouldn't encourage things like that!!! From : Concerned Mom Technically, no. The game features a lot of sexual content, vulgar language (including several f-bombs), extreme violence, adult situations (sexual and otherwise), as well as use and glorification of alcohol and drugs such as marijuana and cocaine, as well as the glorification and oversimplification of crimes (mostly violent in nature). Another big issue is the amount of violence and deference shown towards police, paramedics, firefighters, and several other groups of both races and civil servants. The ESRB (the people who rate games) say in general it is meant for audiences 17 and older, but every individual matures at a different rate. There are many adults who shouldn't play this game and some younger audiences who would be fine with the content material. In no way am I either encouraging or discouraging you towards one choice or another. Check with your parents and/or legal guardian and ask yourself if you are okay portraying a character with little to no moral or ethical boundaries and if you are able to easily define the boundary between reality and fantasy.

Again, the most important part is the consent of yourself and a guardian. From: College Student with prior experience. Yes... G.T.A. Grand Theft Auto is good for kids I am 11 and my parents let me do it. I saw it is the best game I have ever played. From: 11 year old who plays

Answer 5

thjis game is denfinitaLY APROIPRIAT FOR KIDS AT ANY AGE

Answer 6

I think if my 7 year old can play GTA and can see the difference between reality and gaming world, an 11 year old should be fine!