% of the time children receive their parents permission before purchasing or renting a game.
Stat: 83% of the time children receive their parents permission before purchasing or renting a game.
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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