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Traffic accidents, etc. have started already.  A fifteen year old girl was hit by a car Tuesday while she was playing Pokemon Go.

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http://www.abc2news.com/news/national/5-ways-pokemon-go-has-been-dangerous[/quote]

That's a valid concern.   Any time people go out and about in the world, on the street, there's a chance they could get hit by a car.   Especially, kids who aren't used to walking a lot on the streets, near traffic... if this game gets them out in the world, on their own, they may need a refresher/reminder on how to stop, look both ways, before crossing a street. It might not be second nature to them, and of course, using a cell phone can be a distraction.

I disagree with the phrasing in the article you posted.   The article states that the Pokemon Go game "took her (the 15 year old girl) across a major highway at 5 PM which was rush hour."   No, the game didn't take her anywhere.    The 15 year old girl was allowed to be walking alone at 5 PM, and she had a map on her cell phone showing where she was, and where the nearest Pokemon location was.  It was her decision to use that map to get to that location.   She should not be playing on her own, if she doesn't have the skills to cross a major highway on her own.

A lot of people in that article seemed to be getting into trouble at 2:30 or 3:30 am!!   I think they should shut the game down at 8 PM.
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I am sorry, but this could happen with any kind of game...or texting. It's just that the game is popular, so it gets a lot of press.

I am thrilled that my 15 year old is out and about. It is healthy to get out and get fresh air and socialize!! You can't keep your kids in a bubble!

And please don't blame the parents. It is very typical to allow a 15 year old to walk all types of streets. My 15 year old rides the metro to DC every day to go to school and crosses all sorts of streets. They are 3 years from being an adult. PP, how old are your children? I would guess in the single digits based on your fears.  Just wait...you'll hopefully loosen the reigns when the time comes.[/quote]

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