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Everyone Loves Statistics: ESRB Proves Parents Aren't Evil
It looks like not all parents who let their children play games are irresponsible and evil. According to a recent ESRB study 64 percent of parents believe that video games are a positive influence on their children’s lives.
Check out a few other random facts from the study:
• 40% of gamers are women, and the average age of a gamer is 34
• 76% of parents believe parental controls in all gaming systems are useful
• More parents monitor their children’s video game playing than any other form of entertainment
• 93% of the time parents are present when games are purchased or rented
• In 2009, nearly half of all video games sold were rated E for Everyone
And if you’re interested in reading more about this study, check out ESRB.org.
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