Finding the best games for your child can be a challenge for parents. The Entertainment Software
Rating Board, or ESRB, has a system designed to warn parents of games with inappropriate content
for different age levels. A rating is listed on the box of each video game to indicate the age of the child
it is most appropriate for. But a system like this can only go so far in helping a parent determine what
is best for their children. “Play with them,” Wilkinson says. “There's no better judge of content for a
child than those close to him or her. While the ESRB and similar ratings lay a good groundwork, they
should be built upon by a parent or guardian.” In addition, the ESRB does not rate games on their
ability to provide educational material. That’s where a parent must step in.