[url=http://www.xboxachievements.com/news/news-20801-Headteachers-Move-to-Report-Parents-Allowing-Children-to-Play-18-Rated-Games.html]lol[/url] [quote]Headteachers at Nantwich Education Partnership in the UK have threatened to report parents allowing their children to play 18-rated games to the police and social services. The headteachers' group comprises fourteen primary schools and two secondary schools in Cheshire. Upon discovering that some of its pupils had been playing Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto and Gears of War, the group sent letters to parents, stating that they'll be reported to the authorities for neglect. "If your child is allowed to have inappropriate access to any game or associated product that is designated 18+, we are advised to contact the police and children's social care as this is deemed neglectful," the letter reads. "Accepting the huge concerns about these violent games and their effect on children, I think the schools are stepping outside the realm of what is probably acceptable," said Margaret Morrisset of Parents Outloud. "It will be construed by many parents as a threat and it is not helpful. If schools want to get the support of parents and gain their confidence, threatening them with social services will not help." Games have carried clear PEGI ratings for years, with illustrations noting whether the game contains violence, bad language or references to sex or drugs. It's thought that some parents think that this denotes the skill level rather than the suitable age. "We have PEGI age ratings and parental controls on all consoles to ensure games that are meant for more mature audiences are not played by children. Parents should use all the guidance and tools that are available, and make sure that they talk to their children about what they are playing, what content is suitable for them and what is not," CEO of industry trade body UKIE, Dr Jo Twist told Eurogamer. "The ratings and online information services like AskAboutGames.com are there to help them with these conversations." UKIE Chairman Andy Payne, meanwhile, offered a more frank summation. "Any 18 rated game should not be played by anyone under 18," he said. "It's really as simple as that. Parents just need to enforce this with their children [/quote]