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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I think 9 is fine for Fortnite. My strong recommendation is to observe the game while your daughter plays it. My experience is that most Mothers do not do this (and some dismiss without knowledge of the game and I think this is a mistake). I am NOT a techie or gamer but my observations are:

Gender-neutral yes as pp posted - I’m watching my son play right now and he and another friend are playing as female avatars (skins). Yes the women (and men) are wearing skin-tight clothes but this is nothing the kids are not used to seeing in their everyday lives what with Moms wearing yoga pants all over town and to school functions/playground - I even see teachers in yoga pants.

It’s fun - everyday on the playground and anywhere kids are I see someone sporting a fortnite dance moves - it is a fun shared experience for kids this age.

Social - I have observed my son learn to work as a team with other kids - learning how to work with difficult personalities, how to deal with cheaters, learn how to build consensus and lead, and also move on from defeat - I’ve been seriously impressed. Unfortunately many girls are missing out on this experience - due no fault of Fortnite but I suspect society’s view of what is appropriate for girls. These lessons which will be needed in many workplace settings are being honed by boys every day. My hope is that Fortnite helps bridge a needed gap with the girls.

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