Why Do People Think Young People Play Sims????

[Maddi]

Gee's people, take it easy. I'm not one of those kids! just because i made a statement like that doesn't mean you make a prediction that obsolete, I was getting angry because i am really peeved off that kids at the age of 7 are playing the sims, Because I don't think that they are old enough to understand the things that happen, But in the end its not my choice Its the parents of the children.

[Kelborn]

I'm not bothered with kids playing the sims, it's a fun game, it's like an interactive dolls house.

I am bothered with every suggestion being battered down because kids play the game. Kids play Grand Theft Auto, that doesn't mean that rockstar are going to tone it down in case it gets in their hands.

[SonOfdork]

There are so many other more disturbing games people should be worring about, why make a big deal out of a few kisses and hugs, grade 1's have little fake weddings and peak each other.

[Becky]

I started playing The Sims when I was 10 (I think).

My brothers, who are four years younger than me, played it at the same time.

Many of my friends also played the game, all at the same age as me.

So it's not a case of just thinking younger people play, they do.

[fruitloop]

i agree entirely.

i dont know why they use it, I mean the Sims1 was alot more innocent.

they probably just like to make them and then there crushes and then make them kiss each other.

it worries me what they do after that tho.....

[nixalot]

This thread really goes on and off subject, it seems people get so offended when you mention the ages of the people playing.
I completely agree with Mazdor and Kelborn, it so annoying that in almost every thread when some1 suggests something new, someone esle has to ruin it with a 'but that wont b suitable 4 children'
Yes children do play sims, but the majority of gamers SEEM TO BE teens and young adults, and im basing that information on polls that ive seen hosted on numerous sites, not on the ppl i know who play the game.
And i completely agree with NiaCrenshaw, i have a 7yr old sister who is always pestering me to let her play, but she doesnt really know how to manage them efficiently (good thing they have free will), and she takes 4ever 2 read the popups... nevertheles, even if she was good at the game, i would NEVER let her see sims making out (lol the caressing bottoms part) let alone woohoo, at that age they still giggle at people kissing in real life.
And its true that at the end of the day people dont even really pay attention to the ratings (has anyone witnessed a 10yr old being refused by the teller at a game shop for buying a 12+? {er, im afraid im gonna have to see some ID}), but if anyone wants to complain first check and make sure the 'little one' who you say plays the game is within the RATED age limit.
So in the end, i dont want ea to cut back on alot of things because they may be unsuitable for younger audiences who play the game. If the game is rated 12+ then content that simmers want should be considered if suitable 4 12+, for example when discussing the teenage pregnancy issue, the developers shouldnt be worrying about how will poor 6yr old Susuan be influenced when her teen sim falls pregnant, but more along the lines of 'will it be more realistic/fun/challenging if teens could fall pregnant'.

[icelandicsimsfan]

I didn´t start to play Sims very soon because i didn´t speak or read english. my older sister had sims1 and i wan´t to play to and i tried but my sims dies because u can´t but the came on Icelandic and i didn´t know what the hell i was doing.
then later i got TS2 and i´ve been addicted ever since,
there r alot of games that r alot worse were u kill or asult people and on those games there is said that it is not suitible for CHILDREN.
Sims should definitly not be that violent or have to much sex in it but it is for teens and over and should remain like that, if people can´t explain to a 8 year old what ***s and lesbians are then the game isn´t ur probelm.
TS3 shouldn´t be made for children but it shouldn´t be to much that 8-11 years old can´t play it anymore the sims world is quite inocent world and should remain like that.
I AM SICK OF HEARING "CHILDREN PLAY THIS GAME" BECAUSE IT´S NOT FOR THEM IT´S MENT FOR TEENS AND OLDER!!!


i don´t think that TS2 has to much sex in it for a 8 year old.

[icelandicsimsfan]

why can´t u say *** (homosexual)

[Matt@Sim_Moves]

Probably because of the open-endedness of The Sims franchise, it appeals to some children, and that they can design their own dream home.

[Rhalius]

The rating says it all though, even while they are being obsessive about it in America compared to Europe. 12+ could include full frontal nudity in the Netherlands, at least in movies.

Not that I would need full frontal nudity, but I am just giving an comparison.

[limabifrost]

Originally Posted by icelandicsimsfan

why can´t u say *** (homosexual)

Because it can be used offensively, I assume.

[Talanta]

I get the feeling I'm one of the older people here. I started playing the original Sims when I was 18 and I'm now 20. I don't see anything dangerous about the game, just seems like sugar-coated fluff to me, perfectly innocent. Maybe for very young children its a bit beyond them, but I don't see anything wrong with children aged 9/10/11 playing it and seeing two sims who are not related kissing.

If there were to be such a big issue over content, I really can't see any reason why EA can't release a base game for all, that way they don't lose their market (one of the arguments against them upping the rating is that they don't want to lose the kid market or stop kids from playing it) and then releasing an expansion pack with all the adult stuff in it, slap an 18+ rating on that, then kids can still play the game and adults can get at the more adult content. I don't know why EA haven't done that, it seems a viable plan to me.

As to whether its suitable for age I think its always best to go on the maturity of the individual rather than by judging them by chronological age. Some people will be able to understand and handle maturely a game/film/programme that is rated a couple of years above their actual age, some people still have difficulties even when they're above the set age.

[Maddi]

I remember when i started to play the sims1, I only wanted it because i wanted to design my dream house the people were an extra thing for me. After i actually started to play the game i got addicted, That was when i was 10. The next day i would rock at school and tell all my friends what happened like 'My sim kissed and had a baby!' and everyone would be like 'ewwwwww kissing' i look back now and it cracks me up! But my point being, 10 yrolds are a bit young but the rest are right. I know a 7yrold that plays grand theft auto!!!!!!! I asked her why she was playing a game like that, She said 'because i get to roam around the world and drive cars and kill myself' the end bit i was a bit scared, But she took NO notice of the swearing, All they wanna do is move someone around,,,, 'And kill people' heheheheh that scares me...

[kadams01724]

I am a mother who does care about her children! I am a mother who also enjoys playing ts2. My eldest who is 13 also enjoys playing ts2 and my 2 daughters love playing both ts1 and ts2. They are all looking forward to ts3 as i am. I'm not irresponsible because i allow my children to play, afterall i know the game content and i know how they play due to supervising them. I am happy to continue to let my children play, afterall it is my choice. However you really do have to realise that ts2 (and eventually ts3) is played with by a younger audience and will continue to be so.

[Kelborn]

You're irresponsible because you let your children play a game that an independant body has deemed to be unsuitable for your children. It IS your choice and it's ultimately up to you to decide what is or isn't suitable for your children. But don't claim not to be irresponsible.

[Maddi]

Sorry. This thread went too , too Far. I really don't wanna get on the bad side of people. But really i don't give a [Removed by Aurora...watch the language] if a 9 yr old plays it anymore, I'm gonna suggest what i want and ignore people who act the way i have stated. I don't care anymore, Its a game i enjoy. So young people can just bare with it! hehehehe

[Supernovur]

Ok so think about this for a minute. The sims franchise has always had this air of innocense and been suger coated (which I personally like); however to say that future game content or development should be moderated to suite kids who are under the age rating is like saying GTA (Grand Theft Auto) should be toned down because of kids who might play it.

Now don't get me wrong I'm all for protecting the kids; but the fact is you can only do so much. Lets say for example that we had two versions of the sims 2 they are basically the same game; only one is suitable for kids and the other has some more mature content making it suiteable for teens/adults. Now idealisticly the kids would play the game suitable for them and the teens/adults would play the other one. But in reality if kids thought that the teen/adults version of the game was better then they'd probably play that. At the end of the day if a kid wants to play a game they like or think looks good then they will; regardless of the age rating (I know I did)

At the end of the day it's up to the parents of the kid(S) what they let there children play and where they draw the line. The thing to remember is that parents can only monitor and restrict what their child plays to a certain extent; they can't be with them 24-7. Kids can play games at their friend's house that their own parents wouldn't allow. Or they could borrow a game from a friend without their parents knowing.

The fact is that we can only moderate and change the sims so much; until it stops being the sims and becomes something entirely different. Which in the end would probably result in teens/adults losing interest in the game and stop playing it. I am by no means blaming kids for this (I mean come on blame them for what; liking a game!)

If you look at other games out there and then take a look at the sims franchise; you'll quickly realise that it's not half as bad as the others.

[Melani]

Because teen people have too much purposes about life to do..So with the Sims series they can do on the game (whatever they want to do on real life)love,friendship,getting job are the basics but the another things are important also for a teen..I know this because ım studying in a university and we discuss that in the class with our teacher(The sims was the topic of our lesson in that day)
All people said 'we are the leader of our life on this game.And all teens like being leaderin their life..

[beccaperrysim]

I have to agree with some of the sentiment expressed on this thread. If individual parents have assessed the content of the game and deemed it suitable for their underage child, that is one thing. But a lot of parents will just take the attitude that it's a game, therefore it's designed for kids, therefore how can it not be suitable? These are the same parents that will let their seven year olds play GTA, and they are definitely irresponsible.

The former group I don't believe are irresponsible, as they are considering the effects upon the child. However, they will have to continue to do that for all teen-rated games - they cannot expect them to be toned down just because their children like them.

The content of the game should be aimed at the group it's rated for and not below - it's then up to parents if they choose to ignore that rating.

[kadams01724]

Originally Posted by Kelborn

You're irresponsible because you let your children play a game that an independant body has deemed to be unsuitable for your children. It IS your choice and it's ultimately up to you to decide what is or isn't suitable for your children. But don't claim not to be irresponsible.

But i'm not irresponsible!! I supervise my children during game-play. My 9yr old and my 11yr old have never played the game without me present, so how can i be irresponsible???? Being irresponsible would be to allow them to do whatever they please with these games and others and not give hoot what they do. Oh and for the record, both my girls play ts1 with a sim but only build houses with ts2 - to them the game IS only a glorified dolls house.

My hubby has GTA4 on ps3 and none of my children are allowed to play that - they don't even know we have it as its hidden away. So don't tell me i'm not responsible.

[Kelborn]

Who are you trying to convince? Me or yourself?

[limabifrost]

Let's keep the discussion friendly folks..

[kadams01724]

Originally Posted by Kelborn

Who are you trying to convince? Me or yourself?

Certainly not you! Nor myself. What i do is absolutly nothing to do with you or anyone for that matter. Afterall you don't even no me or my kids so really you should learn to keep your opinions to yourself.

[Kelborn]

Originally Posted by kadams01724

Certainly not you! Nor myself. What i do is absolutly nothing to do with you or anyone for that matter.

Originally Posted by kadams01724

I'm not irresponsible because i allow my children to play, afterall i know the game content and i know how they play due to supervising them.

Sounds like justifying to me.

It's all well and good for you to shoot off your opinion here there and everywhere, but anyone questions you and you tell them to keep their own opinions to themselves.

Hypocrite.

That's my last word on the matter though, but I felt your attack couldn't go unanswered. Now let's get back to the important topic of why people think that kids play the sims.

[kadams01724]

Originally Posted by Kelborn

Sounds like justifying to me.

It's all well and good for you to shoot off your opinion here there and everywhere, but anyone questions you and you tell them to keep their own opinions to themselves.

Hypocrite.

That's my last word on the matter though, but I felt your attack couldn't go unanswered. Now let's get back to the important topic of why people think that kids play the sims.

Last word from me too. How dare you call me a hypocrite!!!! I have done nothing wrong. I certainly haven't attacked you. I have defended myself. I think you want to read your own posts before you accuse me of attacking!! For the record, where on this forum has anyone questioned me, other than yourself? Where have i questioned anyone? I am more of a lurker here and in the just short of 4 years that i have been a member on the sims forum i have only posted a handful of times. I certainly have never attacked or been attacked before.