Selecting a video game for a child can be a daunting experience. At a rather young age, my boys were asking to play games with their friends that pushed way beyond my comfort zone. I found several resources that helped us make decisions, such as Common Sense Media, but I always began with the Entertaniment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings.

Josh Tacey, in conjunction with Mythologic Computers, explains the ESRB rating system in this week's Parenting "Ask the Expert" section. Find his summary of the ratings here, and then submit your own question for Tacey to cover in future weeks.