things to look out for: gaming safety
Online games include chat, voice communication, and private servers. These features allow players to connect, sometimes with people they don’t know in real life.
Some individuals intentionally use gaming platforms to start conversations with children and move them to other apps. The biggest concern regarding gaming safety is often not the gameplay itself, it’s who gains access to your child through the game.
Check for:
- Is in-game chat or voice enabled?
- Can strangers send private messages?
- Are invitations to Discord or other apps common?
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