Parents prefer media content ratings system to age-based ratings in new national study
Monday, June 20, 2011 - 11:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Although parents appreciate having media ratings systems to help protect their kids from questionable content in movies, video games and television, the current age-based system doesn't meet their needs, according to a new study led by Iowa State University's Douglas Gentile. The study found that parents would prefer media ratings that focus on detailed content information.