So many children now have gaming console or access to online gaming through a device such as a tablet. There are a huge number of games out there that are online or have elements that are online that are aimed at children. Often these sorts of games are aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 18.

As a parent, it is important that you take the time to review these games and find out what they can and can’t do on them before you allow your children to use them. There have been some very awful situations involving online gaming where children have been taken advantage of whilst playing what they think is an innocent game.

It is far too easy to give in to peer pressure from your child or other parents and allow your child to play a game that may not be suitable for them. Most games have age limits and these are in place off a reason. If the game has a chat facility then you have no idea who your child may be able to chat with. It is important that you find out if this function can be limited or turned off and if not, if there is a way of you monitoring it safely.