Parental help on World of Warcraft...

[AstaLaVista]

My 14 yr old son is wanting me to allow him play this game, there is a Free 15 day trial (as he put it). My concern is not that much on the Sex or Gore fact but I do have my hesitations about him being totally consume by it since two years ago he had that problem with RuneScape or something like that.

I guess what I would like to know is just how adult is this game? Are there predators like in the chat rooms and what have you? or is this just a clean open world fun game.

Sorry if I seem like an idiotic parent, my kids pretty much run their computer unatended but I can't help to feel worry on the "Getting Consumed" part of it.

If someone here is playing it, can you give me the crash course on it?

 

[MrNeeds]

My 14 yr old son is wanting me to allow him play this game, there is a Free 15 day trial (as he put it). My concern is not that much on the Sex or Gore fact but I do have my hesitations about him being totally consume by it since two years ago he had that problem with RuneScape or something like that.

I guess what I would like to know is just how adult is this game? Are there predators like in the chat rooms and what have you? or is this just a clean open world fun game.

Sorry if I seem like an idiotic parent, my kids pretty much run their computer unatended but I can't help to feel worry on the "Getting Consumed" part of it.

If someone here is playing it, can you give me the crash course on it?

simply put, its just a game, i cant give you any tips on how to control the usage, apart from disconnecting the internet when he is told to get off, because its an online only game, but he will kick up a fuss, theres virtually no sex involved, unless you get random people talking about it. its a good way to socialise but if you take that away then the consequences will be brought back to you.
heres a video, its mainly audio but heres what can happen when you take WOW away from your child. decide for yourself
YouTube - Mom tells kid no more World of Warcraft

 

[AstaLaVista]

My problem is not because he will pitch a fit, I know I have that covered but, as much on top of your kids you want to be, there is a little slack you have to cut them.

I know some of his buds play the game as well, hence, why he wants to play it. I imagine he'll play with them.

He'll pay for it if he wants to play and they go to bed at 9:00 PM so that's that.

Thanks for the heads up guys... much appreciated

 

[vistadelete]

Of course. I hope I didn't come off as too hateful on the game, it can be a lot of fun.

I hope he enjoys it =]

 

[AstaLaVista]

No, not at all, I was actually looking for the truth... thanks again