Is TSTO appropriate for a 9 year old?
I wouldn't let anyone under the age of 11 or 12 play it...some of the content and jokes are a bit too mature for a 9 year old but not so much for an 11 or 12 year old.
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Let's be real. What we thought was a big deal when we were that age is in some instances the complete opposite with this generation. I see kids that are 8-9 years old talk about things I only found out when I was 13-14 so hiding things from them seems pointless. They'll get exposed to things regardless of how much we try shielding them. The best thing to do is moderate how much they know, or try to figure out and when they ask, just explain it respectfully without making the kid feel stupid or "too young"
It's always a good idea to be proactive about teaching things and exposing things to kids instead of pushing it off until you feel it's the right age. You need keep in mind the generational gap, and the fact that we live in a very open society. That's why I'm of the mindset of teaching the child something on my terms, rather then them hearing it from people who won't be is proper about certain things.
Of course every child needs his/her own approach depending on their sensitivity, matureness, and sometimes even age.
Just use your better judgement, and always assume they've heard worse, because chances are they did.
It's always a good idea to be proactive about teaching things and exposing things to kids instead of pushing it off until you feel it's the right age. You need keep in mind the generational gap, and the fact that we live in a very open society. That's why I'm of the mindset of teaching the child something on my terms, rather then them hearing it from people who won't be is proper about certain things.
Of course every child needs his/her own approach depending on their sensitivity, matureness, and sometimes even age.
Just use your better judgement, and always assume they've heard worse, because chances are they did.
