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Policing vs Parenting: Get to grips with gaming Online Safety Guide
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Policing vs Parenting: Get to grips with gaming Online Safety Guide
Published 13th August 2019
A free online safety guide on the best ways to guide children towards gaming health.
With concerns about escalating screen-time, the impact of violence, unexpected costs and interloping strangers it can be tempting to lock down video games to limit their negative impact. While some sensible boundaries are helpful, they are only a short term solution for how we guide children towards gaming health.
In this guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as screen time, violence and interaction with strangers.
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