Get Your Game On... SAFELY!

 
With schools being released for summer soon, you might find your children want to occupy their new found free time with video games. Following are 10 tips to help keep your kids safe!

• View game ratings and prescreen games online before purchasing.
• Check if the console comes with parental control features.
• Set the parental controls before children start playing. (Consult the user guide.)
• Set up consoles in a common area for easy supervision.
• Decide if you want to use the console's Internet capabilities.
• Set gaming rules with your children, such as how long and with whom they can play.
• Choose gender-neutral, appropriate screennames.
• Decide if you want to allow voice chat. (If so, use voice-masking features.)
• Teach your children not to reveal personal information online.
• Encourage them not to respond to cyberbullies and to block unwanted contact.
  
  

Gaming consoles have so many cool features and graphics these days that they're easy to get addicted to! Don't let your child become a Numbut- get out and enjoy the summer!

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Surf Safe!
Shanna