Originally Posted by
kamikazees
The problem with this logic is that children are not "informed, intelligent, and affluent" people. We hope they eventually become that, but they are children and some sheltering is necessary. You wouldn't show a child porn so he could be "taught" about its impact on society, the objectification of women and its influence in modern film culture. Or let him smoke pot so he can understand its effects on motivation and drive. You would shelter the child because a 9 year-old is not old enough to understand or discuss those things. And that is the age this game is approved for.
Children learn a ton by seeing, as evidenced by the effectiveness of, "Don't drive fast like me, son!" If people are swearing, cussing and acting lewdly, he will do so too. It is not rocket science. It is not about taking on "parental responsibilities." It is about maintaining a decent, civilized society. We choose to play; I think we should know better.
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