Parents! Focus less on worrying about Minecraft and more on understanding it

Millions of kids are obsessed with Mojang's crafting game, but understanding it rather than fearing it is a good first step for parents

A lot of people are getting hot under the collar about the BBC's article on Minecraft, children and parenting, written by journalist Jolyon Jenkins.

Should parents ever worry about Minecraft? asks whether Minecraft is entirely healthy for kids, from addiction and lessening interest in the real world through to the prospect of "children being digitally mugged" by other players.

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