Beyond the Rating: Understanding Modern Game Systems | Bonus

While many parents rely on ESRB ratings to judge a game's safety, these ratings primarily evaluate visual content rather than the underlying systems that drive spending and social interaction. By understanding how modern games function as digital marketplaces and social networks, parents can move from reacting with uncertainty to providing proactive guidance for their children. Support the show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution i...