kids
-
Is A Safe ‘Metaverse For Kids’ Really Possible?
7I know this is quite the novel take, but hear me out. From my view of it, the internet has never been a safe place for kids, and I’m not sure how it could become one. That’s not to say that we should completely bar children from the online world. There are plenty of online…
-
The New York Times Is Worried Kids Are Playing Video Games Too Much During The Pandemic
Yesterday, the New York Times ran a story that focused on how kids are spending too much time playing video games and using their phones during the covid-19 pandemic. Today, that story was on the front page of the paper. This seems strange considering how the world is falling apart and democracy is dying in…
-
Cool, Creative Video Games For Your Kids To Play While Social Distancing
Hi! I’m Keza MacDonald, a video games journalist of 15 years’ experience with two small kids and a teen stepkid. I’m currently The Guardian’s games editor and I also run a podcast for gamer parents called Spawnpoint (if you play games yourself, give it a listen). In an effort to do something useful in these…
-
Finally, Parental Controls Are Coming To Pokemon GO
Mums and dads have thanked Pokemon GO for getting their kids to explore the great outdoors — even if it means they’re taking their screens with them. Now, parents will be better able to manage their children’s privacy in the game.