Gaming Safety

Fun Challenge

Play your child's

favorite video game with him/her.

Conversation Starters

What

kinds of

people do you

game online with? Do you personally know all of the

players?

Will

you

show me how

to play your favorite

game? Can we play together?

What you can do

1. Take an active interest in the games your student plays. When you respect your child's interests, your child will be more likely to respect your rules.

2. Prepare your student to protect themselves. Time, attention, and active conversation are the best tools you can give your student to help them stay safe while gaming online.

3. Report inappropriate interactions. if your student is dealing with bullying or possible online enticement, report it to Report.CyberTip.org