Microsoft exec feels parents need to recognize consoles aren’t ‘toys’

Posted by Mister-X on July 11th, 2009 at 12:00am

UK regional Xbox director Neil Thompson feels parents still fail to grasp that modern consoles aren't "toys." Thompson, who is also a member of ELSPA, explained to MCV that "every responsible member of the video game industry" needs to play an active role in keeping the education process "front of mind." He is speaking specifically about letting parents know that each console has content filters and other specialized tools for them.

So, sit down this weekend with a clueless parent (obviously, that wouldn't be a parent who reads this site) and educate them on responsible console ownership with children. Or, if you'd like to be more passive aggressive, send them the link to the ESRB's resource page on how to set up parental features.

Microsoft exec feels parents need to recognize consoles aren't 'toys' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.