However, Fortnite is not the only app parents should watch out for. Fortnite’s popularity among young gamers makes it an ideal app for sexual predators to target vulnerable individuals. In our blog article from February, we discussed the wildly popular video game, Fortnite, and some strategies parents might use to ensure their children’s safety when playing it. Their 2019 report also showed 70% of American families have a child who plays video games. Data reports from the Entertainment Software Association show the average age of gamers is getting lower each year. The video game industry has seen massive growth in recent years, especially among children. In this blog post, we will discuss how sexual predators utilize online games to target potential victims. One goal of the OffenderWatch Initiative is to help the public understand and avoid the dangers that accompany rapid changes in technology. On the other hand, these technologies come with new threats.
Parenting can be stressful, and new technologies can help relieve some of that stress.
