YGAM has introduced a new Parent Hub website designed to assist parents in understanding the gaming landscape that their children engage with. The site features a gaming glossary and various guides aimed at clarifying the mechanics of video games.
Kev Clelland, YGAM's director of operations, emphasized the organization's commitment to safeguarding children and young people in the expansive realm of online gaming. He stated, "Our priority is safeguarding children and young people growing up in the online galaxy of gaming. A key part of this is demystifying the world of video games for parents and highlighting the many positive experiences gaming can provide whilst increasing their awareness of the potentially harmful aspects."
Clelland added that the Parent Hub is designed to empower parents with the knowledge needed to ensure their children can engage with gaming in a safe environment.
This website launch aligns with YGAM's ongoing efforts to enhance education regarding gaming, following a recent call for educational support to be included in the Gambling Act Review.
Amanda Atkinson, head of delivery for YGAM’s parent programme, expressed enthusiasm about the launch, saying, "It’s been fantastic to launch the newly designed parent hub this week. It has been a fascinating process as we have collaborated with parents, gamers, young people, academics and educators to create a website that gives enough information and support to parents without being overwhelming and inaccessible."
