5 Fortnite Myths Every Parent Needs To Know

Does your child play Fortnite every day?

- Melanie Hempe

Are his only friends on Fortnite? Does your child get furious and have meltdowns when you take away the game? Has he lost a sense of curiosity for other hobbies?

Let’s be honest, parenting around video games is no easy task. For years I mistakenly thought that my son was benefiting from his video games. But instead of benefitting our kids, games are derailing them from things they once enjoyed: getting together in-person with friends, developing hobbies and life skills, and reinforcing family attachment. The myths in support of Fortnite sound convincing, but let’s take a closer look at the research.

1. It’s just a cartoon, its not violent.