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Kids and Online Gaming: A parents guide to keeping kids safe and responsible.
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The Modern Parent
themodernparent.net twitter: @themodernparent
Martine Oglethorpe
Kids & OnlineGaming:
A Parents Guideto getting
it right
Kids love playing video games. They also love playing them online
with groups of friends.Sometimes game playing and
disagreements can spill over intothe real life playground.
Sometimes it becomes hard to tearkids away from the games.
Want to keep your kids safe,responsible and in control of
their video game playing?
Here are some things to thinkabout.....
When playing in groupsituations, have them playwhere you are in earshot.
That means No Headphones.You need to hear the banter!
Start with some simple rulesfrom the beginning.
Discuss them with your child sothey know what is to be
expected.Be sure they are aware of the
agreed upon consequences fornot following these rules
Some Rules
No inappropriate language
No excluding other players
No bullying behaviours
Set Time limits
One of the best ways to avoidfights about 'getting off' the game,
is to set up agreed upon timelimits. Always give a warning 5minutes before, to ensure no
whinging about "finishing a level,just one more round or I haven't
saved it yet!"
Talk to other Parents
If you child plays with a regulargroup of friends, talking to theother parents to come up withsimilar rules makes life much
easier.
Play the Games
It is much better to parent whenyou have perspective and
understanding. Playing a gamewith your child helps you find out
whether its appropriate, whatthey love about it and it can be a
great way to bond.
Remember....
We can't always control what otherpeople do online. Equip your childwith the critical thinking to know
what is right and wrong.As they get older & we lose some
control, we want to know they havethe skills to be safe & responsible
gamers.
The Modern Parent
themodernparent.net twitter: @themodernparent
Martine Oglethorpe
For more help facing thechallenges of parenting withtechnology and the online
world, find me at:
themodernparent.nettwitter @themodernparent
facebook.com/themodernparent oremail: info@martineoglethorpe.com.au
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