Parents must watch over their kids in each and every aspect of their lives. Kids are a treasure, but they also require a modicum of discipline and structure. If you, as a parent, can’t give that to them then it’s likely they will lose control of what they are doing and where they are heading in life. Gaming is an area where structure and limits are very important.
Kids, from teens to young adults, are playing all kinds of fun and exciting games like role playing games to playing poker online. As a parent you must start your journey to safety by always giving them a time limit for the day and for the week. Allowing them to play everyday makes it feel like a right and not a treat. So maybe limiting the games to an hour or two a week will help them to have a healthy appreciation for it.
Putting a lock or a timer on the computer will work wonders for this. There are times when you will go out and they will want to break the rules. This is where you must keep the lock and password on so they will have no choice but to stop playing. It’s not the most fun way to parent, but if the goal is keeping them safe then it might be the most effective.
Another thing to consider is that there are a number of other outdoor activities your child can be involved with. Keeping them active with school will eliminate the time they are hope just killing time on that video game. You can keep them safe if you are smart.