A Parent’s Guide to Videos Games

The joint guide for parents, “A Parent’s Guide to Videos Games”, produced by the USK and the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, provides answers to questions about how to deal with games in general, how to choose suitable games, recommended playing times and technical measures for restricting usage.

A parent’s guide to videos games

Now also available in English, Arabic, and Turkish! In the joint “Parent’s Guide to Video Games” published by the USK and the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, parents can find answers to key questions about games.

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Kids love to play, at the playground, in school during recess, in their rooms, with cards and board games. No wonder the world of video games captures their attention and enthusiasm at such an early age.
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To help your child select appropriate games, it is advisable to learn more about games, platforms, and relevant age ratings, because not every game or platform is suitable for every age or child.
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By helping your child learn good gaming habits and establishing clear rules, you are helping them to be confident and sensible users of this medium.
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Many game platforms today offer practical safety functions. You can use these settings, for instance, to control what content your child is permitted see, limit in-game purchases, or specify how long they are allowed to play per day or week.
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This section explains some of the most important terms and formats you may encounter if your child is into gaming.
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This section provides a summary of practical everyday tips for managing your child’s video gaming activities.
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