Sound completely confusing? Trust me, your kids won’t find it as insanely baffling as you do, and once you’ve seen them play you’ll get it.
Pokémon Go Warnings
Just like any other app you allow your kids to download, you need to know the the downside.
The biggest fear as far as I’m concerned is that your kids have an app that’s going to encourage them to wander down roads, near water, across the street, etc. Supervision every time your kids play is absolutely imperative. It’s worrisome that some parents will let their kids play the game never understanding just how dangerous it can be. Kids will be kids and they’re going to chase down those characters no matter where it takes them. An adult should always be there making sure their search for Pokémon characters doesn’t get them hurt.
There are already lots of injuries and accidents being reported that are caused by playing Pokémon Go. Instead of paying attention to their surroundings, kids and adults alike are focused on their screen and are walking into things, falling down and just in general getting hurt. It’s up to you to keep your kiddos safe.
Criminals are already using PokéStops to their advantage. They use “lures,” lie in wait for players to show up and rob them… or worse. “Using the geolocation feature of the ‘Pokemon Go’ app the robbers were able to anticipate the location and level of seclusion of unwitting victims,” officials in Missouri said after an armed robbery there.
Use common sense and stay away from PokéStops that are not well populated, well lit, and safe.
Pokémon Go is not a children’s game, although kids are definitely playing it. People of all ages of playing, so don’t be lulled into believing it’s just a bunch of 10 year old kids. Where there are adults and kids, there is the potential for scary interaction.
Pokémon Go is a free app, but there are in-app purchases. Be ware so that your kids don’t run up a huge bill while they’re having fun. As of this writing the costs of in-app purchases range from $1.49 to $159.99.
Pokémon Gyms are being created at people’s houses, in people’s yards, in police stations, public buildings, and more. Some folks have reported everything from cars blocking their drives to strangers hanging out in their backyards.
Pokémon Go can mean a lot of fun for your family if it’s something you do together. It’s a new world we live in so establishing smart rules about these kinds of games now is important as they’re certainly not going anywhere.
Sher Bailey has been a dedicated voice for the Love and Marriage blog for over a decade, sharing practical advice on everything from stretching a grocery budget to finding the best homeschooling resources. She writes from the unique perspective of a full-time traveler, living and working on the road in her motorhome alongside her husband and their two cats. Sher’s diverse body of work is fueled by her belief that with the right tools and a little creativity, any challenge can be turned into an opportunity for growth and adventure.
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