Identify which video games are inappropriate for your child's age with the PEGI code
If your children play video games, this post may interest you.
You would be surprised by the number of children who play video games that are not suitable for their age. Or families that do not know what their children play.
It is our responsibility as parents to know what they play and if those games are suitable or not for their age.
A tool that can be useful to us is the PEGI classification, a system used and recognized in Europe that allows us to identify which video games are inappropriate for the age of our children. This classification can help us decide whether or not to buy a video game from our child.
Video games: how do I know if they are right for my children?
What is the PEGI code?
He Code Pegio Code It consists of a series of symbols that inform simply about the main risks that a game can present.
PEGI classification by content type
This system determines the minimum recommended age for video games depending on the type of content, specifically the following 8 criteria:
- SOEZ LANGUAGE
- Discrimination
- Drug
- Fear
- Bets
- Sex
- Violence
- Integrated purchases
PEGI classification by age
- Pegi 3: Its contents are appropriate from at least 3 years.
- Pegi 7: Includes images, sounds or implicit violence.
- Pegi 12: Contains scenes of violence Graph or images of sexual insinuations. Language is slightly inappropriate or a game of chance.
- Pegi 16: It may contain scenes of violence or sexual activity, inappropriate language or content related to games of chance, tobacco, alcohol or drugs.
- Pegi 18: The game has scenes of extreme violence, explicit sexual activity or represents drug use in an idealized way.
Let's look at some example
Among us
This game is classified as Pegi 7 because it presents mild violence.
Not suitable for children under 7 years.
Fortnite
This game is classified as PEGI 12 for presenting mild frequent violence.
Not suitable for children under 12 years.
Call of Duty
This game is classified as PEGI 18 for presenting graphic violence and use of strong language.
Not suitable for children under 18.
Beyond the recommendation by ages, our accompaniment y Management of time They are essential for minors to learn to do and Responsible and appropriate use.
Did you know this classification? How do you manage video games at home?
I leave you below more entries related to childhood and screens, in case you are interested in continuing to read on this topic:
