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Managing In-Game Spending

In-game spending can be problematic with some children and young people. The urgency to level up, to look unique, to be better than your friends, and to top all this off the persuasive techniques that games companies use.

Internet Matters have an excellent guide for parents which includes:

You can view the guide HERE.

Credit: Alan Mackenzie. Online Safety Specialist

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What Parents & Educators Need to Know about TikTok

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Common Sense Media – Game Reviews

Safeguarding: Social Media & Mental Health

Parent and carers guide to live streaming

Health & Fitness Apps: A Guide for Parents

How Ofcom is helping children to be safer online – a guide for parents

What is Character AI? What parents need to know

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