A game of risk?


MODERN DAY CHILDMINDER: Experts say parents and guardians should supervise their children when they engage in mobile or online games so that they do not pick up bad habits. — Relaxnews 2012

Parents should be mindful of the potential darkside of mobile and online games played by their children.

THERE’S a joke among child ­minders that a mobile device — tablet, phone or notebook — is the 21st century “babysitter.” These marvels of invention have been used to stop tantrums and soothe whiny kids when parents want a few minutes of peace or to finish a task.

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