The Indian government has just released an advisory to parents and teachers on children’s safe online gaming.
The government has released an advisory to teachers and parents. The advisory contains a bunch of Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to monitoring children’s gaming habits Online gaming has really taken off ever since the proliferation of fast internet and stable connections. The thrill of playing games with all your friends was a big selling point and now the industry is a major player when it comes to big bucks. But, there are downsides to this as well, one of the major ones being gaming addiction. In light of this, the Indian government has just released an advisory to parents and teachers on children’s safe online gaming. And judging by what the government has assessed it seems fair that parents and teachers are made aware of a very modern problem that they might not have considered. The release states that, “Playing online games leads to a serious gaming addiction which has been considered as a gaming disorder. The game is designed in a way that each level is more complicated and complex than the previous one. This causes a player to push themselves to the limit in order to progress in the game. Therefore, playing online games with no restriction and self-limits leads many players to become addicted and are eventually diagnosed with gaming disorder” Another bone of contention that most regulatory bodies have with game companies is the predatory practice of pay to win or in-app purchases. These cosmetic or more useful items usually come at a cost and children can rack up a large bill if not controlled. Other governments have also taken note of this issue and have dealt with them accordingly. Models like ‘pay to win’ are slimy practices by companies looking to make a quick buck off unsuspecting children and have no place in an industry like gaming. It’s definitely a step in the right direction when it comes to the regulation of these kinds of harmful practices. We’ve listed all the Do’s and Don’ts that the Indian government has released below.
