Parents' Perception of Children's Digital Game Use

Abstract

As digital games are becoming popular among people of all ages, there are concerns like exposure to violence, sexual expressions, and excessive digital game use, especially with regard to children. However, like other media, digital games may have a positive effect if used properly. The current study aims to look at how parents perceive children’s digital game use and proposes a way to educate children and parents on the proper use of digital games. A survey was conducted on 112 parents (49 males). As a result, it was found that about 70% of parents played digital games with their children. Although parents are concerned about the depiction of violence, sexual expressions, and language in games, many of them respect their children’s opinions at the time of buying games and also while setting rules of game use.