[kenjackson]

For a lot of kids this is their social time during Covid. My son hops on after HW, has a Discord for talking, and they all meet up in Roblox or Fortnight. Mostly Roblox.

I haven't noticed anything unhealthy yet. He has a learned a lot about scams, understanding valuations and trading (it's like a mini stock market around virtual goods), and just hanging out with his friends.

One of the most interesting things I've noticed is that in this virtual world -- boys and girls hang out together. He has about 12 core friends -- and it's almost an even split girl/boy. Which I think would not have happened in the "real world".

[bentcorner]

My daughter has played a bunch and the platform admittedly does a pretty good job catering to all genders. I've seen her play fashion games, and on the same platform she's invited me to also play zombie shooters and gun-games. It's a good lesson in inclusive design.