Violence Against Zombies In Video Games Zombie Craze! There is a huge Zombie craze right now in computer video games on T.V and Movies (if you haven’t noticed..). It seems to have replaced the Vampire craze of recent times in the same media. I do have a concern as a parent of younger… Continue Reading
Not A Review…. Should you cave in and buy a copy of the latest, call of Duty Black OpsII for your younger Teen? I’ve seen a few Mum’s buying the newly released C.O.D Black Ops II down at our local gaming store this week…I really hope their kids are older teens, if not over 17… Continue Reading
A computer “game” for Dreamers and Explorers I’m going to start posting some more reviews of the online games I like to play. I recommend to parents during my talks, that they “have a go” at some computer games, especially if they can play them with their kids, to gain an understanding… Continue Reading
This week I was interviewed twice by ABC radio. Here are the interviews. Follow Me on Twitter! Click here ? @_LeonieGSmith The first interview with ABC North Coast announcer was on the dangers of Sexting by teens. During the interview we talk about the controversial laws around sexting that essentially put teenagers on the… Continue Reading
There’s a big difference in maturity between a 13 year old and a 17 year old, yet some social networks and gaming platforms, are created precisely for that age range to mix and “hookup” socially. I find this quite extraordinary! As a parent, surely you wouldn’t want your 13 year old to go to an… Continue Reading
Kids Playing With Adults Online? I’m not sure if you have noticed but there are so many video games now that have online versions or are entirely online game play only, where gamers can play online with other gamers. You may not even realise that you have bought or signed up for one for your… Continue Reading
To keep the lines of communication open between you and your children about computers, gaming and the Internet, its a great idea to find some computer or console games you can play together. Kids love showing mum or dad how to play a game, and it helps you understand a little of their world, if… Continue Reading
Filth & Magic Apps In the war against Cyber Bullying and Online FILTH! I’m constantly hearing parents asking for suggestions for computer timers and programs for blocking certain sites from young eyes. Most program developers would love to invent a fail safe app for parents to use to keep their kids totally safe online, (they’d… Continue Reading
South Australia to introduce R18+ for games “South Australian Attorney-General John Rau has taken the R18+ for games issue into his own hands today, declaring that his state will introduce the adult rating regardless of the decision made by other states and territories at the upcoming Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) meeting in July.” “This… Continue Reading
One of the recurring complaints I have heard from parents as part of my cyber safety courses and business, is reflective of many parents absolute frustration with their kids spending all their time on Facebook or gaming “It never stops!” cried one mother at a luncheon at my local school. As parents we all dream… Continue Reading