Consumer Reports: Parental control settings for online games to know about
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Consumer Reports emphasizes the importance of parental control settings for online games to ensure children's safety and prevent unauthorized purchases. A case highlighted involves a grandmother whose grandson spent $2,000 on Roblox using her credit card without her knowledge. This situation illustrates the growing trend of children making real-money purchases in virtual environments. Consumer Reports advises parents to activate parental controls, which can limit spending and manage online activity. Features like Family Sharing on Apple devices and Google’s Family Link for Android can help. Setting these controls only takes a few minutes and is crucial for safeguarding kids online.
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