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\"\"According to a study recently released by\u00a0National Research Group<\/a> (NRG), the wildly popular video game Fortnite is growing beyond its intended gaming platform into a favored social network where kids go daily to chat, message, and connect.<\/p>\n

The study represents the most in-depth study on Fortnite<\/a> to date and contains essential takeaways for parents trying to keep up with their kids\u2019 social networking habits.\u00a0According to the NRG study,\u00a0\u201cFortnite is the number one service teens are using, and audiences cite its social elements as the primary motivators for playing.”<\/p>\n

The popular game now claims more than 250 million users around the world, and for its audience of teens (ages 10-17) who play at least once a week, Fortnite consumes about 25% of their free time, cites NRG adding that “Fortnite presents a more hopeful meta-verse where community, inclusivity, creativity and authentic relationships can thrive.”<\/p>\n

Summer gaming\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With school break now upon us, the NRG study is especially useful since screentime tends to jump during summer months. Here are some of the risks Fortnite (and gaming in general) presents and some tips on how to increase privacy and safety for young users who love this community.<\/p>\n

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Fortnite safety tips\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Activate parental controls.<\/strong> Kids play Fortnite on Xbox One,\u00a0PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. Parents can restrict and monitor playing time by going into the Settings tab of each device, its related URL, or app. Another monitoring option for PC, tablets, and mobile devices is\u00a0monitoring software<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Listen, watch, learn.<\/strong> Sit with your kids and listen to and watch some Fortnite sessions. Who are they playing with? What\u2019s the tone of the conversation? Be vocal about anything that concerns you and coach your child on how to handle conflict<\/a>, strangers online (look at their friend list), and bullying.<\/p>\n

Monitor voice chat.\u00a0<\/strong>Voice chat is an integral part of Fortnite if you are playing in squads or teams. Without the chat function, players can\u2019t communicate in real-time with other team members. Voice chat is also a significant social element of the game because it allows players to connect and build community with friends anywhere. Therein lies the risk \u2014 voice chat also allows kids to play the game with strangers so the risk of inappropriate conversation, cyberbullying, and grooming<\/a> are all reported realities of Fortnite. Voice chat can be turned off in Settings and should be considered for younger tween users.<\/p>\n

Scams, passwords, and\u00a0tech <\/strong>addiction.<\/strong> When kids are having a blast playing video games, danger is are far from their minds.\u00a0Talk about the downside so they can continue to\u00a0play their favorite game in a safe, healthy way. Discuss the\u00a0scams\u00a0targeting Fortnite users<\/a>, the importance of keeping user names and passwords private (and strong), and the reasoning behind gaming screen limits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social networks have become inherent to kids\u2019 daily life and an important way to form meaningful peer bonds. With new networks emerging every day such as Fortnite, it\u2019s more important than ever to keep the conversation going with your kids about the genuine risks these fun digital hangouts bring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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