Unbelievable Rudeness!

[SturmChurro]

Kids these days. When I was 13 I was playing vanilla WoW. Waaayyyyyy more provocative than this fairy tale. My advice, teach you kid to have tougher skin OR don't let your 13yr old play an online game. It's so different now than the old days, way more creeps and weirdos. Just look at some of the threads here, for example (looking at you ppl who want playable children).

I think I was playing stuff like CoD (the good ones). That was an experience.

[van_arn]

As a parent you should take this moment to teach her how to deal with her reaction to people behaving in this way. The real world isn't always a kind place either and giving her the tools to deal with situations like this is giving her a leg up in life.

Literally the most sensible thing on the forums I've seen this week.

Though "could" perhaps instead of "should."

[Ceridwenae]

Hey, OP. I'm kinda in the same boat as you - my daughter is around the same age as yours, and loves playing this game. However, one caveat: I do not allow her to enter any group content without either me or her dad (or on the best days, both of us) "in person". That way she has a shield against idiots. We also regularly discuss online behaviours with her, because at her age, she doesn't have all the coping skills an adult has to deal with it, let alone the understanding. We've talked about bullying, both online and off, as well. I imagine you've done the same, but it seems like it's a good time to go over all that again with your kid. Remind her she's awesome for doing this stuff, remind her just how far she's come as a player, and she doesn't need to give up because of a setback. Help her understand mistakes happen (I reckon you've already done this, but it bears repeating for anyone else who finds themselves in a similar situation), and the best way to get over it, is to get back up on the horse and try again.

Only this time, please go with her. It's both more fun when you do stuff like this with your kid (as you already know!), but it's for her safety too. Also, you get the chance to be the best parent by telling a bully to get stuffed and what-have-you if the situation arises. You will show by direct example how to deal with bullies, probably some of the best teaching opportunities you'll get for that sort of thing (let's make a negative experience have a positive outcome at least). On top of that, it's a great, subtle way to work on communication and teamwork with your kid, because you can discuss strategy and whatnot as you go.

Chin up to your kid, and again, please remind her how awesome she's been, and that mistakes happen - don't miss the opportunity to learn from them. <3 & *hugs* for your daughter!

[Rosentretter]

As some people mentioned before

PEGI 16

The fault is on you.

I'm sorry for what your kid experienced, if I had one of course I wouldn't wish mine to go through something like that, but it happened under your permission and responsibility. Should've prevented her before starting to interact with others.

[Maneesha]

All what you are asking of ppl is good and in a perfect world ppl would/should act this way, but we all know our world isnt perfect, there are rude ppl everywhere,ppl who try to take advantage of someone, that try to scam you or other bad things. I agree with the ppl encouraging you to help your daughter deal with this situations, because you wont be always there to protect her and she will face such ppl not only in online games, but in school, working place and so on. Her age and charakter(shy) doesnt mater,since she is already exposed to this and will be in the future. Saying she doesnt want to play anymore because of someone.. this is running away from a problem, she needs to learn to face such things and not allow other ppl to ruin her fun so easily.And yes we need to teach them how to stand up for them selves if someone is rude to them, someone harasses them, bullys them or even physicaly abuses them.
That doesnt mean i support or encourage ppl to be rude/toxic to each other or even like when such things happen, but reality is that such situations exist.

Best of luck.

[AxlStream]

I mean did she or did she not cause the wipe? I don't care if a player is 3 or 30. They mess up, they get the blame.

[Insertcoins]

I mean did she or did she not cause the wipe? I don't care if a player is 3 or 30. They mess up, they get the blame.

LOL 3 years old tho? Like ... Whats getting mad and yelling at a 3 year old gonna do? It's not like they would understand your anger and their mistake and be like " Alright dog my bad. I'll not wipe us next time." Cause THREE LOL. Like I get your point... but you would kindof have to take age as an account man. I'm not expecting a three year old to understad jack. NOW a 30 year old.... Go ham.

[Anselmet]

Well I hope as her parent you ripped them a new one, but that being said just remind the kid that people are assholes and what they say to her has zero worth on her own character. Don't let her give up and try to get her to enjoy the more positive aspects of the game. And while ppl are bringing up the whole rating system as a gotcha, ya and she clearly had adult supervision. You can take a 13 yr old to an R rated movie, you can supervise them playing a rated M game. If my niece got even half the flack I see tossed around sometimes, especial after I point out they are going after a literal child, I'd be pissed too. Kids most likely will not be as skilled as us adults and there is no need to go after someone over one wipe most of the time. And if its mentioned they're young, then what are you doing taking cheap shots at a child? Good god some of these replies.

[savageink]

As some people mentioned before

PEGI 16

The fault is on you.

I'm sorry for what your kid experienced, if I had one of course I wouldn't wish mine to go through something like that, but it happened under your permission and responsibility. Should've prevented her before starting to interact with others.

derp derp derp.... makin the world safe from cursin' and uncovered boobs

[SturmChurro]

derp derp derp.... makin the world safe from cursin'and uncovered boobs

To be fair, you will get a harsh ban for cursing on here.