Screen Accord

Gaming

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What types of games are acceptable for your child?

Games range from fully offline single-player experiences to always-online games with live interactions with strangers.

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Offline games like Celeste or Stardew Valley have no internet component at all. Online co-op games like Minecraft (on a private server) involve known friends only. Games like Roblox and Fortnite connect your child with strangers by default and often include in-game chat and micro-transactions.

Offline single-player (e.g. Celeste, Stardew Valley) Local co-op / couch multiplayer only Online multiplayer — known friends only (e.g. Minecraft private server) Online multiplayer with strangers (e.g. Fortnite, Roblox)

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Are games with micro-transactions acceptable?

Micro-transactions are small in-game purchases for cosmetic items, extra levels, or gameplay advantages.

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Examples include buying "V-Bucks" in Fortnite for skins, or loot boxes in games that randomise rewards. Some parents are comfortable with cosmetic-only purchases on a set budget; others prefer no in-game spending at all.

No — games must be free of micro-transactions Cosmetic purchases only (no gameplay advantage), with a monthly budget Any micro-transactions are fine with parental approval

Yes / No

Is in-game voice or text chat with strangers acceptable?

Many online games include open chat with other players who are not known to your child.

Yes No

Social Media

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Which social media platforms, if any, is your child allowed to use?

Most platforms have a minimum age of 13 (COPPA). Consider whether your child is ready for public-facing content and interactions with people outside their school community.

None at this time YouTube Kids (curated, moderated) YouTube (general) Instagram TikTok Snapchat Discord (in monitored servers only)

Yes / No

Should your child's social media accounts be set to private?

A private account means only approved followers can see posts and interact.

Yes — private accounts only No requirement

Internet Access & Environment

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Where is internet-connected device use allowed in your home?

Research suggests children make safer choices when screen use happens in shared, visible spaces.

Shared spaces only (living room, kitchen) Bedroom with door open Bedroom privately Anywhere in the home

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Is internet access filtered or monitored on your child's devices?

Filtering blocks categories of content; monitoring logs activity for parental review.

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Tools like Circle, Google Family Link, or Apple Screen Time can block adult content, set time limits, and show usage reports. Some families use filtering only, some monitoring only, and some both.

Filtered and monitored Filtered only Monitored only Neither — we rely on trust and conversation

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What is your household's daily screen time limit for recreational use?

This covers entertainment use outside of school or homework.

Up to 30 minutes Up to 1 hour Up to 2 hours Up to 3 hours No set limit

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