Three guidelines every family should
follow: Download
Parent Guide (PDF) - Don’t disclose personal information online.
Chat and interactive online features offer kids the chance to talk with other
people. Just as they would never disclose personal information to a stranger in
the real world, they shouldn’t offer such information to their online acquaintances.
- Make
a habit of playing games together or watching your kids play. Even if you find
them boring or confusing, it’s important to understand why your kids love
the games they play. Make sure you regularly play games with them or watch them
play so you understand what they’re doing in their virtual worlds.
- Balance
video games with other healthy activities. Video games can be fun and even helpful,
but they shouldn’t crowd out the other important things kids do as they grow
up. Make sure your kids gaming is balanced with reading, exercise, playing with
friends and studying for school.
Parent Checklist
Use the following checklist to make sure you are ready for MediaWise gaming
in your home. If you can’t check every item on the list, think about why
and how you can take steps to check it off.
___ I understand the ESRB
ratings
___ I am familiar with all the games, consoles, devices and computers
my kids use.
___ I understand how to use the parental controls.
___ I have made a plan for the kinds of games and gaming experiences I want my
kids to have.
___ I have made sure the other adults in the home understand
and agree to this plan.
___ I make sure I check in with my kids to see
if there is anything new in their gaming lives.
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