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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yeah, another poster here who isn't letting my 11 yr old do it. And I don't think I'm overly paranoid. I recognize that the truly horrifying scenarios (finding dead bodies; getting lured by those with an evil intent) are extremely rare. But I'm way more worried about the more average concerns. We live in the city, where pedestrian deaths are high. Pedestrians aren't careful and cars full of tourists aren't either. My DD is just starting to navigate this world on her own to get to school and to camps. Like many her age, she's easily distracted. When walking alone and without her phone in her hand, she's a careful and alert walker. As soon as she's got her phone out, texting, or she's talking and walking with a friend, she makes stupid, careless mistakes. It's tough enough to try to get her to put the phone away and pay attention to what she's doing. (Also, there are plenty of petty thefts in the city where thieves snatch phones out of people's hands and my DD is literally the perfect target for such a thing.) The last thing I need is something like this game to totally engross her attention when she's out navigating the city. And yes, I understand that you stop walking to actually catch the creatures, but the point is, if you've got your nose buried in the phone LOOKING for these things, your kid isn't looking at his or her surroundings and is missing out on a lot. If she were older, with more street experience, I'd say yes. But right now it's just not ok. Too bad none of her friends' parents feel the same so she feels left out and is angry at the decision we've made.[/quote]

What about allowing her to play when you are walking with her?  On weekends and stuff?  That way, she could hopefully feel included and it could be good bonding time.  That's what we are doing with our 7 year old (who obviously doesn't have her own phone but has enjoyed 10 minute stints on this app while with us).  Just a thought.[/quote]

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