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Online gaming refers to playing a game via the internet. Two types of online games are MMORPG's (Massively Multi-player Online Role-playing Games) and FPS (First Person Shooter). STATS
- 25% of all gamers are under 18 years of age
- 45% of all gamers are female
With MMORPG's (Massively Multi-player Online Role-playing Games), there are hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of people playing these games in a virtual world at the exact same time. Whenever another avatar (character) is on the screen, it means that a real live person is playing as that avatar. This type of online gaming cannot be played alone. They are played with or against other players and it is common to meet new people during play. Lots of kids are interacting with people who they don't know in real life. It is important for children/teens to know that when they are playing with people they don't know in real life, it is important to not give out any personal information. Examples of this personal information include name, age, email or physical address, phone number, school or mascot. Many of these games are marketed specifically to children and teens. Some of the popular games include Club penguin, Webkinz, Puzzle Pirates and Habbo Hotel. There are benefits to online gaming, such as learning leadership and social skills. These skills can develop when playing online games by players engaging in cooperative game play. There can also be potential risks while playing these games. These risks include being cyber-bullied, possible contact with predators and gaming addiction. What should children/teens do if someone is harassing them while gaming?
Make sure your children/teens are aware of the following -
- Block or Ignore: All games have a block or ignore button to prevent another player from making contact
- Report Abuse: This notifies the system administrator that there is a problem and will follow-up as necessary
- Tell a trusted adult
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