Keeping a balance
Playing games online and using consoles or games on a computer is great fun, but you to need to be careful about how much you play and who you play with. Too much gaming can affect your school or social life. It is important that if you chat with other gamers, you protect your privacy and don’t share personal or private information.
Tips
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If another player is behaving badly or making you uncomfortable, block them from your players list. You may also be able to report them to the game site operator.
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Limit your game play time so you can still do other things like homework, jobs around the house and other activities.
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Keep personal details private.
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Respect others in the game and only say to them what you’d want said to you—we were all n00bs once.
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Remember to make time offline for your friends, your favourite sports and other activities.
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Check classifications and game reviews to see if they are right for you.