Central government issues gaming guide to shield children

MPs had earlier expressed concern that kids were playing online games using their phones or tablets anywhere and at anytime, affecting their schooling and social life

The Centre has issued an advisory for parents and teachers on ways of protecting children playing online games from getting exploited or bullied in cyberspace, but will not ban any games.

MPs had earlier expressed concern that children were playing online games using their phones or tablets anywhere and at anytime, affecting their schooling and social life and exposing themselves to cyber abuse.

The games are so designed that each level is more complex than the previous one, with the players pushed to their limit to progress in the game, Friday’s advisory says.

It adds that playing without self-limits leads to addiction and gaming disorder, and that the gaming companies entice the children into buying more levels. It therefore advises parents to watch out against in-game purchases by their children.

Source: https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/central-government-issues-gaming-guide-to-shield-children/cid/1843071