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ESRB, Gaming, and Parenting

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Just a quick survey about the ESRB, etc. If you're not a parent, answer the questions as what you would do if you were.
How old are you?
Under 13
13-17
18-25
26-30
31-40
41-50
50+
Are you currently a parent?
Yes
No, but I/my significant other is pregnant
No, but I plan on having kids one day
No, and I don't ever want kids
If you have kids, into which age ranges do they fall?
Under 1 year
1-3
4-6
7-9
10-12
13-15
16-17
18+
I don't have kids
Do you play video games?
Yes
No
If you have children, do they play video games?
Yes
No
Don't have kids, but I'm sure they would
Don't have kids, but I wouldn't let them play games
How strict do you find the ESRB's ratings usually are?
Too strict
Just right
Not strict enough
No opinion
Have you or would you ever allow someone to play a game while under the ESRB-recommended age?
Yes
Yes, but only Teen rated games
No
No opinion
Did you ever play games while under the ESRB-recommended age?
Yes
Yes, but only Teen rated games
No
I don't play games
How old do you think someone should be to play your average Teen rated game?
Under 6
6-9
10-12
13+
How old do you think someone should be before playing your average Mature rated game?
Under 10
10-12
13-15
16
17
18+
Do you look at the ESRB ratings when buying games for yourself?
Yes
No
I don't buy games for myself
Do you or would you look at the ESRB ratings when buying games for your kids?
Yes
No
If you gamed as a child, did your parents pay attention to the ESRB ratings and the games you played?
Yes
No
I didn't game as a kid
Do you or would you use the parental controls on a console while your kids were gaming?
Yes
No
Which would you be more worried about exposing children to?
Violence
Sexual content
Both equally
Neither
Do you think a change from letters (T, M) to numbers (13+, 17+) would help parents to be more aware of the ratings?
Yes
No
No opinion
How often are you asked for ID when buying M-rated games?
Every time
Most times
Sometimes
Rarely
Never have been
I'm never been asked, but am obviously over 18 (gray hair, etc.)
Do you believe stores should carry AO rated games (18+) as long as ID is required to buy them?
Yes
No
No opinion
Do you believe console companies should license AO rated games (18+) for their consoles?
Yes
No
No opinion
This poll was created on 2007-06-30 01:19:31 by Lachrymosa