% of the time parents are present at the time games are purchased or rented



Stat: 94% of the time parents are present at the time games are purchased or rented.

Stat Categories: Video Game Industry Stats

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Years: 2007

Stat Source: Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

Submitted By: Michael Raeford

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