Memory Cards Can Be A Danger

Unfortunately kids can be exposed to pornography in many, many ways – even just turning on a “new” Sony PSP can be dangerous. A family in Florida found this out first hand when they bought a PSP from Wal-mart earlier this year. Six-year-old Eliso Tovar turned on the machine and the screensaver was an image of a naked woman. Evidently the PSP’s memory card from a previous owner had not been removed before the machine was resold to the Tovars. Hundreds of pornographic images were on the memory card and available for any child to view. Eliso thought he would get in trouble so he took the PSP to his mother crying. She was understandably outraged and demanded an apology and a new PSP from Wal-mart.

It is important to be aware that any game console or hand-held device that uses a memory card could contain pornographic images. It is a good idea to check these memory cards when new items are purchased, and also be aware of the content of these cards as your kids play. Also be aware when your kids are borrowing and sharing memory cards that belong to friends and other people. Kids’ electronic games can be great entertainment, but diligence by parents will ensure that they are not exposed to harmful images as they have fun.

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