“Dear Elizabeth
My 12-year-old is getting really frustrated with the fact that I will not allow him to play console games above his age group, he keeps telling me that all his friends are playing them, and I feel I’m getting weaker and weaker at standing my ground with this. It’s exhausting, and I just want to protect him, but deep down I know he has heard worse things I would care to imagine. So sorry to trouble you about this, but I’m at my wits end. I just don’t know how best to handle it.
Worried Mum”
Elizabeth says:
I hope that helps and gives you the ammunition to stick to your guns! (Metaphorically speaking!) because kids playing adult games is a no, no.
Warm wishes,
Elizabeth, child behaviour expert.