Why is Fortnite prohibited for at least 12 years old?

Most parents set up rules to ensure that their children are well cared for. regular monitoring games played by their children. In fact, there are some games that are not allowed to be played by children under 12. Some are full of acts of violence, evil creatures and so on. Doctrines that are not age-appropriate. For Fortnite, one of the most-played video games in the world, regulation isn't just a parental issue. Indeed, this game is not suitable for children under 12, and we're going to find out why.

A child playing Fortnite
Photo to illustrate the game Fortnite forbidden to under 12s

 

Fortnite is forbidden to children under 12: here are the reasons why

A recent review showed that Fortnite is not recommended for children under 12. This game contains " scenes of frequent moderate violence ". Some parents say that these recommendations should be taken with a grain of salt.

Is gaming dangerous? In the United Kingdom, the Video Standards Council has issued a PEGI 12 rating for scenes of mild violence in the game. This note confirms that Fortnite is forbidden for children under 12.

Added to this, the U.S. Consumer Protection Agency reported that the interface for voice and text communication between players was activated by default for all Fortnite users, and that this is dangerous for children. Children can be threatened or harassed, including sexually, in this popular video game.

What exactly does Fortnite offer?

Fortnite is a game developed and distributed by an American video game company "Epic Games". It was created in July 2017 on windows, macOs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game's premise is simple: the world is overrun by zombies. 98% of the population have therefore disappeared.

The gamer's mission is to find the survivors of this attack and bring them to safety. They must resist zombie attacks. Then he must explore a hostile universe to gather resources and better defend themselves. The player must also build strong armor, which will provide shelter for survivors and a strategic position from which to face the enemy.

This game is also called Save the World ". The mode of play is cooperation between shooting and building. The course on Fortnite is a team effort. Each member must use his or her skills to repel the evil creatures and create a place where humans can take refuge.

Fortnite is a Free online game. 

Illustration of the Fortnite phone game
Photo of someone playing Fortnite on their phone

 

Is it possible to detoxify a child from Fortnite?

You may not forbid your child to play this game, but you must allow him to control. Parents can have a very positive influence on their children. You can do this by inventing another lifeIt's a great way for your child to relieve the stresses and frustrations of everyday life: excellent psychotherapy.

If you're addicted to Fortnite, resist all temptation. Keep in mind that your child will follow your example, so you need to be strong. If you have a severe gambling addiction, take a deep breath, tell yourself that you have control over your body.

But, if you decide to get rid of Fortnite, you must go to your Epic Game account, thanks to the application installed on your computer. Here are the steps to uninstall the app:

  • First, log in to your Epic Games account;
  • Then, go to the Fortnite application;
  • Next, click on the cog icon;
  • Finally, click "Remove" to start the uninstallation.

This multiplayer action-battle game is popular with youngsters. To ensure your child's safety, it's best to track your phone to prevent them from coming across age-inappropriate content or games. Have you ever tried using spyware to do this?

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