Risks Of Online Gaming PDF
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This document discusses the risks associated with online gaming for young people. It mentions potential benefits such as escapism and social connection, but also highlights potential risks like in-game bullying, online grooming, and addiction. It emphasizes the importance of guidance and support to build resilience and make safe choices.
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What are the risks of online gaming? Although there are some great benefits to online gaming for young people, there are important risk factors that might impact their wellbeing. Games can offer young people a sense of escape from the reality of the world and the social aspect of some games can he...
What are the risks of online gaming? Although there are some great benefits to online gaming for young people, there are important risk factors that might impact their wellbeing. Games can offer young people a sense of escape from the reality of the world and the social aspect of some games can help children feel part of a community. However, without the right guidance on what games to play or when to play, children can be exposed to certain risks such as in-game bullying, online grooming or in some extreme cases gaming addiction. Below we've provided advice on some of the potential risks and things you can do to support young people on these issues to build their resilience and help them make safer choices while gaming.
