The focus of the June online safety newsletter is on the PEGI rating given to some of the popular games such as Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. There is no doubt that children in primary school are playing these games, despite the 16+ and 18+ PEGI rating.
So what do we as parents need to be aware of?
- Mature content – content can be unsuitable for children (which is why it is rated as 18).
- In game chat – this can be disabled and other players can be muted. This will depend on the device and version.
- In game spending – make sure your bank account details are not linked to the device your child is playing on.
It is important to talk to your child regularly about what they are playing online and make sure that they know that they should always talk to you or another trusted adult if they have any concerns.
