Children will play online games whether you like it or not. It is certainly better to monitor the gaming habits of your child rather than preventing him or her from playing. Trying to get your children to stop something is like providing them more incentive to do so.

On the other hand, there are many online games that are simply not suitable for children; they contain profanity, nudity and too much violence. If kids are exposed to these factors at a young age, it could severely affect their behavior as children are easily impressionable.

Take for instance the news about an 11 year old killing his 9 year old brother over a video game. Most people would like to blame the presence of a gun in the house as the factor that led to the death. But, many of us have grown up in houses with firearms and we are right here, alive and kicking. The presence of firearms is not enough to kill someone. Even if the crime in this case was committed by a child, it was nonetheless an intentional crime. The child intended to shoot his brother and he did so. Where do you think he got the idea from? The video game he had just finished playing, maybe?

To avoid tragic situations like these, it is best that you choose the online games for your child. Look for games that have a rating suitable for your child’s age. Sometimes, the rating process does not necessarily consider all aspects of the game. It is important to read the review of the game even if is rated as fit for everyone. Look for games that involve either educational elements or team work, as both will help with positive development of the child. Below I pointed the most important aspects you must consider when you choose a game for your child:

  • Consider the age of your child. Look for games appropriate to his age and knowledge.
  • Ask for feedback from other parents. You can also take part to specific online communities for parents and you can ask for your feedback there.
  • Search for reviews over the Internet.
  • Better choose a game that requires imagination, and improvements than shooting skills (I refer to violent games).
  • Select games that involve learning: math games, word games, problem solving games, nature and anatomy games etc.
  • Download games that can be played by more people and play with your kid.

These are the most important issues that you must take in consideration. If there are some parents that can give us an advice or have other ideas let us now in the comment section below and I will add them into the list.


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