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Age Ratings

Guidelines Not Guardians

David Cooke | Posted 30.04.2013 | UK Entertainment
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David Cooke

People sometimes ask whether the BBFC try to lead public opinion, or to act as moral guardians. The Guideline Reviews provide the answers to those questions. Our aim is to keep in line with public opinion - in detail, and in a securely grounded way. Yes, we have expertise in film classification, but no, we do not set ourselves up as moral guardians.

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Take Note of Video Game Age Ratings This Christmas

Dr Jo Twist | Posted 18.02.2013 | UK Tech
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Dr Jo Twist

Only two in five parents said they only buy games that have the right age rating, and half of parents said they would let their child play a game that was bought for them by a friend or relative, even if it had an unsuitable age rating. This is worrying: undoubtedly the Christmas period is prime time for pester power, and sometimes it is hard not to give in to making inappropriate purchases. It is important, though, to remember that the power is in your hands as a responsible adult to make the right choices for families and children.

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