It's cool to be kind
Interland:
Kind Kingdom
Vibes of all kinds are contagious, for better or for worse. In the sunniest corner of town, aggressors are running amok, spreading negativity everywhere. Block and report the aggressors to stop their takeover and be kind to other Internauts to restore the peaceful nature of this land.
Discussion topics
Have your children play Kind Kingdom and use the questions below to prompt further discussion about the thematics learned in the game.
- What scenario in Kind Kingdom do you relate to most and why?
- Describe a time when youʼve taken action to spread kindness to others online.
- In what situation would it be appropriate to block someone online?
- In what situation would it be appropriate to report someoneʼs behavior?
- Why do you think the character in Kind Kingdom is called an aggressor? Describe this characterʼs qualities and how their actions affect the game.
- Did playing Kind Kingdom change the way you plan to behave toward others? If so, how?
“Sharenting” (a contraction of “sharing” and “parenting”) is gaining popularity. It is quite common for parents to take pictures of their children and to post them on social media. Don't do this lightly though. What might be a fun or funny photograph or video of your child in an every day situation, may haunt your child in later life. The internet remembers everything and these photographs can give your child an online identity even before it has had the chance to decide whether it even wants an identity and what identity that might be.
1. Keep private moments private. Social media are not the place to create your family album.
2. The following applies for every photograph or video you make: don't post it online if you think you'd have been ashamed as a child or teenager that your photograph or video was seen by your peers.
3. To post a photograph of your children, check the privacy settings of your post and restrict the number of people who can see your post as much as possible.
4. Don't post photographs of other children without their parents' consent.
5. Always involve your children and ask them whether they like the photograph or video and if it's okay to share it.
Many apps and games have a PEGI label (Pan-European Game Information). This label guarantees that games are in keeping with your children's age. Downloads in the App Store and Play Store have a PEGI code. The recommended minimum age can be viewed for every game. Read the explanation about the different PEGI labels on pegi.info.
Downloads can be restricted based on the PEGI label:
In the Play Store, go to Menu > Settings > Parental controls.
To set this for the App Store, go to Settings > General > Limitations > Allowed Content on your iPhone or iPad.