https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/jan/10/putting-controls-on-your-kids-gaming-is-a-key-part-of-being-a-parent > A new campaign that encourages parents to engage with games is long overdue. It’s time for parents to overcome technophobia > For three years, I’ve spoken at schools about video games and social media. The small groups of parents who have attended often tell me similar stories: their sons and daughters are “addicted” to Fortnite, to Pokemon, to Minecraft, and they feel powerless about what they can do. When I tell them about parental controls – built-in tools on all games machines that let you limit access to games – many are bewildered or agitated, even though such controls have been a feature of console design for a decade.