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:
- How do children spend money while gaming.
- How does in-game currency work.
- The benefits and risks
- Supporting resources, and more.
You can view the guide HERE.
Credit: Alan Mackenzie. Online Safety Specialist
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