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I am not a parent unless there is something my girl isn't telling me... but since I'm still young enough to have been on the other end of this fairly recently I think I can provide opinions from that point of view at least.
From a gamer's perspective, this kind of tool is not only intrusive but also unfair. Games are no longer the kind of thing that can simply be put down at any time such as board or card games. As it stands, your kid may have just beaten a level that was very tough and if the game shuts off before he/she has saved he/she will have every right to be angry with you. Some consideration on your part is in order when you impose something this oppressive on your kid/s. This is their hobby, their joy, and their way to relax.
Obviously I take it more seriously than some. I fully admit to being biased on this issue.
"if people were actually good parents, wouldn't such a tool like this be unecessary?"
I'd say, in most cases, yes.
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