GRAND THEFT AUTO 5
GRAND THEFT AUTO 5
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MINIMUM AGE: 18+
WHAT IS IT? GTA is a video game series featuring open-world gameplay, crime-driven storylines, and action-packed missions. Players can explore vast cities, engage in heists, drive various vehicles, and interact with a dynamic world. The series is known for its freedom, satire, and immersive storytelling. WHAT WE SAY: Avoid. 🔞Exposure to Inappropriate Content The GTA series often depicts explicit violence, including shootings, robberies, and car chases. Players are rewarded for committing criminal acts, which can desensitize them to violent behaviour and may influence some players' attitudes toward real-world violence. 🚨Inappropriate Actions: Players can engage in illegal activities like hijacking cars, drug trafficking, and violent crimes, which can impact how players view such actions in reality. 💬 In-Game Chat/Direct Messaging In GTA, there is the function to have in-game chat and messaging between players. Players can use in-game chat to send offensive or abusive messages, which may include hate speech, sexism, racism, or bullying. 🚨Sexual Exploitation and Manipulation: The games often feature explicit sexual content, including nudity, sexual violence, and prostitution. While these elements are part of the game's satirical commentary, they may be disturbing to some players, especially younger audiences. In-game interactions can sometimes involve exploitation, especially with regard to female characters. 📱 Cyberbullying and Harassment Online interactions in GTA can lead to harassment, especially in GTA Online, where players can communicate via text or voice chat. Players may experience cyberbullying, racism, sexism, and other forms of verbal abuse. 🔓Scams & Account Theft If a player’s account is compromised, their personal information, progress, and in-game assets may be at risk of being stolen. |
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
Age Rating PEGI rating 18 - not suitable for children and young people. In terms of an inappropriate computer games for children, this would be top of anyone's list. Violence against Women & Girls GTA has often been criticised for its sexualization and objectification of women. Female characters in the game are sometimes portrayed as victims, sex workers, or female characters who exist primarily to serve the male protagonist. Critics argue that by making these themes central to the gameplay, the game normalises harmful behaviors like misogyny, violence against women, and toxic masculinity. Limit Voice Chat: Discourage the use of external voice chat platforms like Discord unless it's with trusted friends, and supervise interactions when possible. Set Spending Limits: To prevent unexpected purchases, disable or monitor in-game microtransactions and discuss responsible spending habits. Communication Have open discussions with children and young people about the topics associated with online use - bullying, grooming, sexual and criminal exploitation, body image, as well as accessing support and how to report. FURTHER SUPPORT: For parents/ carers If you're worried about your child or need support call NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. If you discover criminal content when online then report it directly to the police or the Internet Watch Foundation. If you're worried about online grooming or sexual behaviour online then report directly to the police or contact CEOP. For Children & young people if they're worried or want to talk, encourage them to contact Childline Online or call 0800 1111. Check out our Resource Centre for further information and useful online safety tips. |
