“Grand Theft Auto” Lawsuit

I just read an article about a grandmother who bought “Grand Theft Auto San Andreas” for her 14 year old Grandson. When she bought this game, it stated that it was “M” for mature, and for players 17 and older. She discovered, as her grandson was playing, that there were hidden sexual scenes in the game, and she was enraged by this. This is the cause of the lawsuit.

Now, “Grand Theft Auto” is a very popular game, and has always been known to be packed full of violence, and yes, even sex. I am surprised due to the graphic violent content, that this grandmother is more concerned over sexual content. What is worse, sex, or murder and war? Well, there is nothing wrong with sex, in fact, its normal. The violence is something I’d be more concerned about. I think this lawsuit is ridiculous for not just that reason.

The grandmother knew that the rating was M for mature, and for teens 17 and older, yet she buys the game anyway. If you read the small print on any video game, shown on the back of the casing, it will say the content that is in the game. For example, if you purchase, let’s say, a “Silent Hill” video game, its rated “M” for mature, and on the back it will say that the game contains extreme violence and gore, warning the consumer of the games contents. I have never played “Grand Theft Auto San Andreas” but I assume that this game had the same label on the back. I feel that this grandmother should have known better, and should have looked into it thoroughly before purchasing the game for her 14 year old grandson.

I believe that the makers of the game are never to blame in these matters. They have the rating, and yes, most games contain the back label warning as well. It is the parent, or guardian’s responsibility to make sure that the game, movie, or music they purchase for their children is suitable, because most companies provide that information from what I have seen. However, the companies that do NOT provide this information are at fault.

And there you have it folks, my opinion on the “Grand Theft Auto” grandmother vs. game maker’s lawsuit. If you do not want your children playing games like this, make sure you look into it well enough to know its content. Never purchase an “M” rated game because it will contain things you do not want your 14 year old grandchild to see.