Games - Safer Internet Center

Many research results have shown that teenagers spend most of their “online time” playing games.

Games where you have option to communicate and play with persons you don’t know can be interesting, but there are many risks also included. Sometimes you easily get sucked into game and you have a feeling that you would do anything to win or go to next level. It is very easy to become addicted to games so set the rule about the amount of time you can spend playing games.

Remember that nobody dies in real life if you don’t win and there are also other things you can do in real life to entertain yourself. Adults with bad intentions know that young people like to play online games, so they present themselves as someone your own age.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW!

Remember that while you play, other players are often not who they say they are.

Be careful not to be blackmailed into giving any personal data and information about yourself such as:

Your IM address
Your email address
Your photo
Your real name
Name of your school

USE A NICKNAME WHILE PLAYING GAMES! You don’t have to share your personal data to enjoy the game.

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Safe Child is here to help and give advice. Here, you can directly report if something happened online that made you feel insecure, afraid and worried. It can be done by someone you know in real life or someone you met online. Every child should feel safe and protected and by reporting inappropriate material you create safer environment for yourself but also for the others. We take all reports very serious and we will take all necessary steps to protect you.