{"id":105763,"date":"2019-12-18T19:03:17","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T19:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=435714"},"modified":"2019-12-18T19:03:17","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T19:03:17","slug":"parents-new-video-helps-you-get-up-to-speed-on-gaming-controls-before-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/12\/18\/parents-new-video-helps-you-get-up-to-speed-on-gaming-controls-before-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents: New video helps you get up to speed on gaming controls before the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/parents-new-video-helps-you-get-up-to-speed-on-gaming-controls-before-the-holidays.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-no-sidebar\">\n<p>With the holidays right around the corner, we know that many<br \/>\nkids and teens have a specific game, gaming console or controller on their wish<br \/>\nlists. As parents, we know some of you may be very familiar with gaming while<br \/>\nothers may feel out of the loop. I\u2019m a parent myself, so I understand the<br \/>\nchallenges of balancing your kids\u2019 passion for gaming with other important<br \/>\nthings like homework, time with family, chores, etc. But Xbox is here to help!<br \/>\nAnd just in time for the holidays, we have a special video filled with<br \/>\nmust-know gaming tips for families. <\/p>\n<p>Join us as host Jessica Chobot \u2013 full-time gamer and mother<br \/>\n\u2013 dives into the essential recommendations covering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to setup a new console ahead of time so kids<br \/>\ncan get right into gaming<\/li>\n<li>How to create a child or teen account <\/li>\n<li>How to install screen time limits and content<br \/>\nfilters<\/li>\n<li>Family-friendly games to consider <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019ve got a ton of helpful tips packed into this short video<br \/>\nto help make sure everyone in your family has fun while gaming, but if there is<br \/>\none thing we want parents to take away, it\u2019s this: make sure your children are<br \/>\nusing a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/help\/12417\/microsoft-account-add-members-to-family\">child<br \/>\nor teen account<\/a> when using their Xbox One console or Windows 10 device.<br \/>\nChild and teen accounts give you as parents access to our customizable and easy<br \/>\nto use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/community\/for-everyone\/responsible-gaming\">family<br \/>\nsettings<\/a> so you can decide what is right for your children:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Screen Time Limits:<\/strong> Manage how much<br \/>\ngaming time is appropriate for each day of the week<\/li>\n<li><strong>Content filters:<\/strong> Ensure kids only have access<br \/>\nto age-appropriate content<\/li>\n<li><strong>Privacy:<\/strong> Determine who your kids can play<br \/>\nand chat with <\/li>\n<li><strong>Spending Limits:<\/strong> Avoid surprise spending by<br \/>\nsetting up an allowance or requiring your permission to make any purchases <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are constantly updating family settings and safety<br \/>\nfeatures to make sure they fit the unique needs of families today, for example,<br \/>\nwe recently unveiled <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/14\/our-vision-for-content-filtration\/\">content<br \/>\nfilters<\/a> that work across Xbox Live. Content Filters empower gamers \u2013 or the<br \/>\nparents of young gamers \u2013 to choose what messages they are comfortable<br \/>\nreceiving when engaged in the Xbox community and what is not ok and thus will<br \/>\nbe blocked. Filters can be customized based on four tiers of filtration, and we<br \/>\nrecommend the Friendly level be applied to child accounts. These content<br \/>\nfilters are part of our moderation efforts that run 24\/7 across the globe to help<br \/>\nensure that Xbox is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place where everyone can<br \/>\nhave fun. <\/p>\n<p>At Xbox, it\u2019s important to us that families feel supported<br \/>\nand have the tools they need to make sure gaming is a part of a balanced life. Additionally,<br \/>\nwe are always listening and trying to address feedback from families. We\u2019re<br \/>\nhappy to share tips and pointers about getting the most out of family settings<br \/>\nand so much more, so we encourage you to give this video a watch. Enjoy, and<br \/>\nhave fun gaming this holiday season! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .main-content --> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the holidays right around the corner, we know that many kids and teens have a specific game, gaming console or controller on their wish lists. As parents, we know some of you may be very familiar with gaming while others may feel out of the loop. 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