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What does it mean?
The speaker warns that video games kids play may shock parents if examined closely.
In plain terms
Parents would be shocked if they looked at kids video games.
What can you take from it?
Parents should check what games kids play.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • media consumption
  • child safety

Putting it to work

  • review game content
  • discuss media with kids

Questions to consider

  • Do you monitor media?
  • What shocks parents?

Another view

It assumes all games are inherently shocking without context.

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