Parents who complain about violent video games?

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I was just reading an article in a women's magazine (on the toilet, there was nothing else to read so don't blame me) about 'mothers unifying against Grand Theft Auto' because of its apparent violence. What I'd like to know is the following:

1) How are their kids getting hold of games rated 18+? & furthermore, if the games are rated 18+ & their kids are playing them, isn't it the parents responsibility to govern what their children play? Not the game developers?

2) Are these parents too lazy to bring up their own kids? Since they expect video games to teach them life's lessons.
 
the one thing that really annoys me about the violent game issue is the parents are happy to buy the game but outraged when it contains sex, violence or whatever. 18 + is the same for dvd's as it is for games so why do they not see this?..of course its also the game shops responsibility as well but the amount i have seen parents buy GTA 4 for their 8 year old is unbelievable!

its only a game....yeah its only a film but over 18 means over 18.
 
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