I completely agree that most parents just don’t understand what their kids are playing or the underlying themes that their kids are dealing with. Parents certainly need to be made more aware of the benefits and pitfalls of gaming without the usual media scaremongery. Sadly, the media prefer to concentrate on sensationalism and paint a very negative picture rather than actually addressing all the good that games can do within the right context and with parental guidance.

When I say parental guidance, I’m not talking about outright censorship but moreso encouraging parents to better understand the themes and interactions their children have with the langauge of games and how they can be used to encourage growth or help deal with real-world situations.
The best way to do that would be to actually get involved with what kids are playing instead of believing all the hype you see in the media.