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What Parents Need to Know About Age Ratings (BBFC & PEGI)
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What Parents Need to Know About Age Ratings (BBFC & PEGI)
Published 6th February 2019
A free online safety guide on Age ratings (BBFC & PEGI).
If you have children, it is understandable to have concerns about the films and TV shows they watch, as well as the games they play. In this guide, we take a look at the two official ways you can assess if a particular title is suitable for your child. Both the BBFC and PEGI have search facilities on their websites that can be used to look up individual titles so you can check their ratings.
In this guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as violence, sexual content and swearing.
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