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.