Parents of primary school children have been warned they could be reported to police or social services if they let their children play violent or sexual video games.
A group of 15 primary schools and one secondary academy in Nantwich, Cheshire, sent the letter warning adult-themed games, such as Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, could lead to "early sexualised behaviours".
"Several children have reported playing or watching adults play games which are inappropriate for their age and they have described the levels of violence and sexual content they have witnessed: Call Of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, Dogs Of War and other similar games are all inappropriate for children and they should not have access to them," the letter said.
"If your child is allowed to have inappropriate access to any game or associated product that is designated 18-plus we are advised to contact the police and children's social care as it is neglectful."
The letter also warned against giving young children access to social media, including Facebook or WhatsApp, because it "leaves them vulnerable to grooming for sexual exploitation or extreme violence".
The two highest ratings for video games in the UK are Mature - generally suitable for ages 17 and up - and Adults Only - suitable only 18 and over, including prolonged scenes of intense violence, graphic sexual content and/or gambling with real currency.
Video game ratings are set by Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) and it is illegal for retailers to sell 12, 16 and 18 rated games to people below those ages.
It is not, however, illegal for younger children to play them.
Games rated 16 depict violence or sexual activity in a manner "that looks the same as would be expected in real life". They also have more extreme language, encourage the use of tobacco and drugs and the depiction of criminal activities, the Video Standards Council website says.
Games are rated 18 when they include "gross violence".
"In general terms it is where the level of violence is so visually strong that it would make the reasonable viewer react with a sense of revulsion," the council says.
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