Get your game on... safely

TIPS to keep your gamer safer:

• View game ratings and prescreen games online before purchasing.
• Check if the console comes with parental control features.
• Set the parental controls before children start playing. (Consult the user guide.)
• Set up consoles in a common area for easy supervision.
• Decide if you want to use the console's Internet capabilities.
• Set gaming rules with your children, such as how long and with whom they can play.
• Choose gender-neutral, appropriate screennames.
• Decide if you want to allow voice chat. (If so, use voice-masking features.)
• Teach your children not to reveal personal information online.
• Encourage them not to respond to cyberbullies and to block unwanted contact.