Protect Info: Don’t share personal details.
Stranger Danger: Avoid unknown players.
Scams: Ignore free reward offers and suspicious links.
Cyberbullying: Block and report mean players.
Content: Mute/report inappropriate behavior.
Balance: Limit screen time.
Money: Ask before spending.
Speak Up: Tell an adult if something feels wrong.
Children should know about the risks of online gaming, including:
Addiction
Online gaming can be highly addictive. The World Health Organization recognized gaming disorder as an addiction in 2019.
Inappropriate content
Children may be exposed to harmful content, such as profanity, sexual content, nudity, violence, or animal cruelty.
Sharing personal information
Children should not share personal information, such as their name, age, or location, with strangers online.
Scams and fraud
Some online games involve the exchange of virtual currency or items, which can be subject to scams or fraud.
Malware
Children are more likely to accidentally initiate malware when downloading games or other applications.
Online predators
Online predators may use the internet to groom children and engage in sexual exploitation.
Cyberbullying
Children may be bullied in an excitable and aggressive environment while playing games online.
Hidden fees
Some online games use the “freemium” model, where some content is free but other portions require payment.
privacy issues,
adding unknown people as friends and starting chat,
too much addicted to game and increasing screen time,
buying game contents like gems and pass.
Children should avoid sharing personal information online, be cautious when interacting with strangers, and report any cyberbullying they experiences. they should avoid games with inappropriate content, be mindful of in-app purchases, and balance gaming with other activities. Its important to use strong passwords and privacy setting for accounts security, and if gaming affects their mood, they should take breaks and talk to an adult.
Good…
- Never share personal information
- Never add and chat with strangers
- Never purchase in game contents
- Limit playing games, define certain time
- Play and enjoy, never be so aggressive
- Report toxic people, never be toxic.
Wow…
1. Cyberbullying
2. Strangers and Predators
3. Scams and Phishing
4. In-Game Purchases and Spending
5. Privacy and Data Security
6. Addiction and Screen Time
7. Negative Content and Language
8. Safe Communication and Reporting Tools
Do not play much
Do not share personal information
Do not buy in game content
Do not make random strangers friend
Wow….