As a parent or carer you should find out about the dangers and help eradicate or minimise as many of them as possible to make sure that your child is a 'safe gamer' online.
 
Below are some safety tips to enable your child to be a safe online gamer:

• Starting out – make sure your computer has an activated security feature such as a firewall, anti-spyware software or anti-virus software. You may also want o switch your pop up blocker on. 
• Tell your child to come to you if any messages or icons appear that make them feel uncomfortable or they are unsure where (or who) they came from.
• Teach your child how to block or report cases of cyberbullying, tell them not to engage with the bully.
• Check that your child’s username does give away any personal information - eg. name, location, age, date of birth or any other personal information.
• Encourage them not send their personal details to fellow gamers.
• Never let your child use a current picture of themselves - encourage them to use a animated avatar image.
• Read and understand the ratings for the games that your children are playing or involved in. Various game sites have multiple games with a variety of different ratings, check the ins and outs.
• Try and have your child’s computer/console in a room that is used frequently by yourself and other family members, this will help you monitor your child’s online movements.
• If you feel necessary use the built-in parental controls on your computers web browser.
• Make your children aware that they shouldn’t download any material without your permission. These files may contain malware virus and harm your computer.
• Children use computers and games consoles everywhere, talk to your children about potential risks and safer online activity - this will help encourage them to take a sensible approach and talk to you if they are concerned or worried about anything.