50 Cent Bulletproof and Kids

[Eyoshi]

Yes, I know this involves a videogame, BUT this also involves a well known figure.
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3145853

Here's what the article focuses on:

"Just because it is rated mature doesn't mean you shouldn't buy it for your kids," 50 Cent told Reuters yesterday. "Play the game and explain to them what they are playing."

So, any thoughts on what 50 Cent said?

He has a point. Game ratings are merely recommendations on the appropriateness for an age group. Even when using the ratings, the buyer should execute judgment when buyinh a game.

HOWEVER. As the author of this article points out, 50 Cent tends to credit his success on marketing. So, does he really mean what he said? Maybe, maybe not. He could really believe that it is up to the parent to decide. And besides, kids will encounter these sort of things eventually. However, maybe the only reason he said it was to egg parents on to buy a copy of his game for his kids.