Now that we’ve gone over everything to get your child started gaming, I think it’s important to go over what games are appropriate for certain ages. I will preface this by saying at the end of the day you are the parent and the ultimate decision is yours to make! You know your child and you know what they can handle and what might be too much. BUT it is always good to know as much as possible when it comes to choosing games for your kids to play and to know what to look for when they’re asking about certain games they want to play.

When I was growing up I learned a ton from my parents (like I hope my kids do with me). We played catch in the backyard, basketball in the driveway, but one thing I did with my dad has always stood out to me and that was building my first computer. I remember being 11 or 12 and in our bonus room upstairs while he worked on it with me and putting it all together. The feeling of placing the components in their slots, closing it up and seeing it turn on with the large, clear power button turning blue the first time was amazing. It was something so small, but incredibly significant to me.

You’ve got the perfect console picked out for your kid. It’s the one they’ve been begging for and now you think is the right time to grab it and set it up. Now what?