YouTube and Twitch are one of the most popular gameplay live-streaming platforms that allows gamers to broadcast their gameplay through screen sharing. Children are following such content and very much interested in watching these channels to learn new gaming skills, key principals of definite games etc. However, children's parents should be aware of risks and content being broadcasted that their children are watching. Latvian SIC has created guide including information about online gaming topic and giving practical advices for parents how to ensure a safe environment for the child while engaging with streamer’s content as well as playing online games. Material also includes information how to help a child to develop good online gaming habits and how to protect child’s privacy, protect from hateful comments, abuse and other harmful, inappropriate and unfriendly content:
• Hidden ads promoting alcohol, cigarettes and services for adults;
• Children's privacy violations;
• Rude and inappropriate language for children;
• Shopping online - donations and buying virtual emotions and other game’s products and services;
• False and fake content - statements and information given by the streamer etc.
By evaluating and recognizing the risks, the advices will help parents:
• Discuss the topic of safe and meaningful use on online content and privacy issues;
• Monitor child's activities on the Internet setting content filters, restrictions and other privacy settings offered by game platforms to protect children and child's account.
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YouTube and Twitch are one of the most popular gameplay live-streaming platforms that allows gamers to broadcast their gameplay through screen sharing. Children are following such content and very much interested in watching these channels to learn new gaming skills, key principals of definite games etc. However, children's parents should be aware of risks and content being broadcasted that their children are watching. Latvian SIC has created guide including information about online gaming topic and giving practical advices for parents how to ensure a safe environment for the child while engaging with streamer’s content as well as playing online games. Material also includes information how to help a child to develop good online gaming habits and how to protect child’s privacy, protect from hateful comments, abuse and other harmful, inappropriate and unfriendly content:
• Hidden ads promoting alcohol, cigarettes and services for adults;
• Children's privacy violations;
• Rude and inappropriate language for children;
• Shopping online - donations and buying virtual emotions and other game’s products and services;
• False and fake content - statements and information given by the streamer etc.
By evaluating and recognizing the risks, the advices will help parents:
• Discuss the topic of safe and meaningful use on online content and privacy issues;
• Monitor child's activities on the Internet setting content filters, restrictions and other privacy settings offered by game platforms to protect children and child's account.
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