An October to December 2023 survey found that over over half of parents in the United Kingdom whose children played gamers were very or fairly concerned about gaming content. Parents of children aged 5 to 7 years were most concerned, with 57 percent of survey respondents claiming this option.
Share of parents in the United Kingdom (UK) concerned about their children's video gaming activities as of December 2023, by age group
Age of child
3-4 years
5-7 years
8-11 years
12-15 years
16-17 years
The content of the games they are playing, in terms of violence, bad language, disturbing content, etc
51%
57%
55%
47%
36%
The pressure to make in-game purchases, for things like access to upgrades, skins, loot-boxes, in-game currency or other rewards
55%
58%
55%
51%
42%
The possibility of them being bullied by other players
51%
51%
59%
55%
42%
The possibility of them talking to strangers while gaming, whether within the game or via the chat function
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Ofcom. (January 18, 2024). Share of parents in the United Kingdom (UK) concerned about their children's video gaming activities as of December 2023, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 09, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/274469/parents-concerned-about-gaming-content-in-the-uk-by-childs-age/
Ofcom. "Share of parents in the United Kingdom (UK) concerned about their children's video gaming activities as of December 2023, by age group." Chart. January 18, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 09, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/274469/parents-concerned-about-gaming-content-in-the-uk-by-childs-age/
Ofcom. (2024). Share of parents in the United Kingdom (UK) concerned about their children's video gaming activities as of December 2023, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 09, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/274469/parents-concerned-about-gaming-content-in-the-uk-by-childs-age/
Ofcom. "Share of Parents in The United Kingdom (Uk) Concerned about Their Children's Video Gaming Activities as of December 2023, by Age Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 18 Jan 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/274469/parents-concerned-about-gaming-content-in-the-uk-by-childs-age/
Ofcom, Share of parents in the United Kingdom (UK) concerned about their children's video gaming activities as of December 2023, by age group Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/274469/parents-concerned-about-gaming-content-in-the-uk-by-childs-age/ (last visited November 09, 2024)
Share of parents in the United Kingdom (UK) concerned about their children's video gaming activities as of December 2023, by age group [Graph], Ofcom, January 18, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/274469/parents-concerned-about-gaming-content-in-the-uk-by-childs-age/
