When you play games together, you may feel like you've become friends quickly. If you meet someone often, you may feel like they are friends.
It is possible to enjoy playing with someone online and still keep a safe distance.
Fun and safety are not the same thing
Getting along in a game is not the same as being ready to share everything. If someone asks for your real name, school, or contact information, you do not need to answer right away.
Good boundaries protect both your fun and your peace of mind. You can be friendly without becoming too open too quickly.
Boundaries help protect you
Drawing a few lines will make it easier to keep the game fun. It's okay if you don't force yourself to become friends too much.
Children who can keep their distance can play while protecting themselves.
Decide in advance what personal information you will not share during online games.
At Digital Kodomo BASE, we value both online fun and safe distancing. Even if we become friends, we still need lines.