Recognize And Understand Age Restriction Terms In The World Of Games For Kids

Parents must also take advantage of the Parental Controls feature and monitor their children's online interactions. (photo: doc. pexels)

JAKARTA - The gaming industry has grown rapidly in recent decades, and with the growing popularity of games, there is more and more attention being paid to age restrictions for certain games.

This is done to protect children from content that is not appropriate for their age and to ensure that the games are played only by qualified persons. Here are some terms related to age restrictions in the game world.

1. ESRB

The ESRB or Entertainment Software Rating Board is the organization responsible for rating and labeling games to indicate whether they are suitable for all ages or only for adults. The ESRB label includes: E (Everyone) for all ages, E10+ (Everyone 10+) for ages 10 and over, T (Teen) for ages 13 and over, M (Mature) for ages 17 and over, and AO ( Adults Only) for ages 18 and over.

2. PEGI

Pan European Game Information (PEGI) is a game rating system used in Europe. The PEGI scoring system also divides games into different age groups, labeled PEGI 3 for all ages, PEGI 7 for ages 7 and over, PEGI 12 for ages 12 and over, PEGI 16 for ages 16 and over, and PEGI 18 for ages 18 and over.

3. Mature Content

Mature content refers to games that contain content that is inappropriate or unsuitable for children. Mature content can include intense violence, strong language, and sexual content or violence against women. Games with mature content are usually labeled M or AO by the ESRB.

4. Parental Controls

Parental Controls are features provided by the operating system or game console to restrict children's access to games that are not appropriate for their age. Parents can use Parental Controls to block or restrict access to certain content on game consoles or mobile devices.

5. Online Interactions

Online interactions in games can allow children to interact with other players from around the world. However, online interactions can also carry risks and require adult supervision. Some games may have filters and controls that limit the kinds of online interactions players can engage in, but parents should still monitor their children's online interactions to ensure their safety.

In choosing games for children, it is important to pay attention to age restrictions and labels provided by the ESRB or PEGI. Parents should also take advantage of the Parental Controls feature and closely monitor their children's online interactions. By observing age restrictions and parental controls, children can enjoy safe and age-appropriate games.