...to be really upset and anxious by how my son defied me?

[PukkaLovetea]

My 7 year old pushed for Minecraft. I hate games, we have been very controlled about the use of them. But i realise that I can't abstain, so we both decided on Minecraft - which, while looking into it, I thought was creative and the best of the bunch.

He goes on the ipad at the weekend, for a controlled period. He's been super excited and we've encouraged it. He's been reading the books etc.

At the beginning we talked about playing solo, ALL THE DANGERS of ONLINE STRANGERS.

He's very smart. He gets it. We were very, very clear.

To cut a long story short, we found out tonight he's been texting others while playing...

He immediately confessed when asked.

I feel really upset and fucked off. The consequence has to be - for now at least - no Minecraft as he can't be trusted. We've had a HUGE conversation about why it's an important rule.

But I don't know how angry to be or how worried.

He's so fucking defiant. It drives me nuts.

This is a zombie thread - but while it's here might as well post this for information in case any other parents are concerned.

www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-multiplayer-server-safety

This is how to disable the online chat option for children playing Minecraft.

What's a zombie thread?

The thread was started in 2018. From time to time, posters for some reason resurrect threads that are months or even years old.

Oh gosh I am new to posting and didn't even realise, oppps

Instead of being angry at your son, be angry at yourself. You’ve allowed a small child access to the Internet, and contact with strangers online.

Doesn’t matter whether you meant to or not, you’ve dropped the ball massively. Educate yourself about online games and don’t allow a child to play them.

Seems obvious no?

Aaaargh, annoying? Didn’t notice either 😳