How Parents Can Talk to their Kids about using Pokémon Go Safely & Responsibly

Have the talk NOW.

Don’t put it off. Putting it off will be too late. Tell them your expectations of playing the game and hunting the Pokémon Go safely.

Have them repeat your expectations back to you because yes they are still a child.

Get out there and walk with them. Enjoy Nature while playing Pokémon Go. While you are out there watch them and see what they are doing. See how they are doing it.

However, you must CORRECT ON THE SPOT on URGENT STUFF such as entering private property, crossing streets inappropriately, etc.

When you get back, break down what you saw that you liked and break down what you did NOT like. Then work together to come to a resolution where YOU as the adult are heard and understood.

Deliver and Explain the Consequences for failing to follow your expectations.

Then repeat the process:

• Talk to them constantly
• Get Out there and walk with them
• Review
• Repeat

That’s it. That’s all there is to it. Get out and talk to your kids!
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David Guerra is a Father, US Army Veteran, Small Business owner, operator, Entrepreneur, Author, and Action Taker.