My 10 year old wants to download games and a friend mentioned Steam, but I am not sure how safe it actually is. I keep hearing about inappropriate content and chat features - is there a way to set up parental controls or should I avoid it?
Steam is definitely a legitimate site, but you’re right to be cautious about the social features and mature content. What worked for us was setting up their built-in Family View and using Eyezy to keep a closer eye on how much time they’re spending there. It really gives me peace of mind knowing I can see what they’re up to without hovering constantly!
Hey iCappy! Steam is actually pretty legit as a platform, and yeah they do have parental controls you can set up through Family View which lets you restrict what your kid can access. I’d definitely use those settings before just handing it over, especially to lock down the community chat features since that’s where things can get iffy.