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1. • • Short answer: No. Despite what some politicians might have you believe, multiple studies—including one last fall from The Netherlandsthat followed almost 200 kids who were exposed to a violent game at age nine, then tracked their behaviour—suggest that violent video games do not increase aggression in kids.
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   Should parents play Fortnite with their children?

   • Along with the usual advice for parents to play games with their children, and keep games in shared family rooms, here’s a look at what parents need to know about Fortnite specifically, to keep it healthy for their children. A good place to start is with the age rating information.

   Fortnite age ratings and parental controls explained for parents

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   Is Fortnite good for kids?

   • But Fortnite introduces younger kids to the adrenalin-inducing appeal of a first-person shooter game that is played in real time with friends. That’s because parents are more likely to give younger kids their blessing to play Fortnite, since its cartoon graphics aren’t especially gruesome. How much is too much?

   A Parent’s Guide to Dealing With Fortnite - Child Mind Institute

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   Can parents block games in Fortnite?

   • Parents can block games (often called ‘islands’) above a certain rating, or unlock specific islands that exceed the set ratings threshold. There is also an option to turn on/off the ability for children to create their own games in Fortnite.

   A guide to Fortnite for parents - Mumsnet

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   What do parents need to know about Fortnite?

   • Here's what parents need to know about this game. Fortnite is an online shooter that starts with 100 players and leaves one winner standing. The entire point of the game is to kill other players, but the violence is cartoon-like.

   7 Things Parents Need to Know About Fortnite | Tom's Guide

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   Can a 12 year old play Fortnite?

   • A good place to start is with the age rating information. In the UK the Video Standards Council rates Fortnite as PEGI 12 for frequent scenes of mild violence. This means that it is (in theory) illegal for anyone under the age of 12 to purchase the game for themselves. The VSC states why it gave the game a 12 rating.

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   Does playing Fortnite affect your child's mood?

   • There's a slight chance that playing too long and too often will affect your child's mood, but that's likely less a function of the specific activity or content within the game, and more a sign that your kid might have a tendency to fixate on games. What do you need to play Fortnite?

   Fortnite Explained: A Parent's Personal Experience

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3. childmind.org › article › parents-guide-dealing-fortniteA Parent’s Guide to Dealing With Fortnite - Child Mind Institute

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   Oct 30, 2023 · As a parent, it’s important to set limits on how much time your child is allowed to spend playing Fortnite. A healthy amount of game time should leave them plenty of time to see their friends in real life and get their homework done.

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4. www.commonsensemedia.org › articles › parentsParents' Ultimate Guide to Fortnite - Common Sense Media

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Is Fortnite appropriate for kids? What age should kids be to play Fortnite? For some parents, the cartoonish, bloodless style of the action in Fortnite makes the violence less problematic than the aggressive gore in other popular shooter games.

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   Jan 10, 2024 · Is Fortnite appropriate for children? Yes! Fortnite’s overall PEGI rating is ‘PEGI !’ - which means that it offers a diverse range of content. This is the same rating as something like Netflix or YouTube. Fortnite also includes age and content ratings on all individual games in the ecosystem.

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   Jul 2, 2018 · Is your kid addicted to Fortnite? Here are the biggest things parents need to know for kids to safely enjoy Epic's massively popular online battle royale.

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   • Fortnite's violence and medical dangers. A good place to start is with the age rating information. In the UK the Video Standards Council rates Fortnite as PEGI 12 for frequent scenes of mild violence.
   • IARC Ratings. Epic Games. In late 2023, Fortnite announced that it's partnering with the International Age Rating Coalition to go a step further than its main rating and assign age ratings to all in-game experiences.
   • Fortnite and online dangers. As with any online game, parents need to take care they understand who children are interacting with and what specific information can be exchanged.
   • Cabined accounts. If you're worried about the dangers mentioned above, the single best step you can take for a child under 13 is to set them up with a cabined account.

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Should I let my kid play Fortnite? That's a decision every parent will need to make for themselves. The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has rated it "T" for Teen, which means ages 13 and up.

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    Fortnite has a PEGI age rating of 12+, meaning it’s suitable for kids aged 12 and over. But with the popular Battle Royale version being downloadable directly on gaming platforms, it’s easy for younger children to access the game.