The Minecraft Guide for Parents is a
guide intended for parents and other family members,
caregivers, mentors, and educators, and anyone else who
has children or youth in their lives who have been swept
up in the Minecraft phenomena. Breaking down the
information into small, accessible and easy to
understand sections, the handy guide allows parents to
assist their children with the logistics of game set up
and play, while at the same time addressing their bigger
questions. This comprehensive guide not
only explains, step by step, with screenshots, how to
install and set up the game, but also the game play
itself, so that even parents with minimum computer
literacy are able to step in and help their children, or
even play alongside them. Moving beyond the
basics, the guide explores larger questions such as
online safety, be it playing in multiplayer worlds, or
accessing and posting on YouTube. It examines the social
and academic advantages to be found in Minecraft, and
offers realistic solutions to challenges such as time
management and conflicts over computer use.
With a simple, friendly and open style,
The Minecraft Guide for Parents aims to be
inviting and accessible to all, regardless of computer
or gaming skills. Written by a self-confessed gamer
parent who is also an educator, it speaks to parents
from one who has been there, is still in the thick of
it, and is always learning. Real-life examples run
throughout the book, not just of the practical aspects,
but the challenges faced and the benefits reaped,
including observations and points from those most
closely involved – kids and teens that are playing the
game. Parents can find reassurance, practical help and
new ways to connect with their children in addition to
all the basic information they are seeking about this
exciting and creative game.
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