That is, we can teach kids appropriate ways to respond when they see distrustful, harassing, or hateful behavior. In our work with Esports in California’s Orange County school system, we’ve seen that one of the best things educators can do is bystander training. It’s more important than ever that we talk with kids about what is appropriate behavior, what’s acceptable humor-and what’s not. Recent news highlights how racism, xenophobia, and bullying have come out of the shadows and are thriving online. This isn’t to say that we should just let kids go it alone online. They are important experiences that we too often design out of our kids’ lives through structured activities and all of the shuffling back and forth we do in today’s busy world. These are places where kids learn to negotiate conflict, become independent, and explore what kind of person they want to be. Fortnite is, in many respects, a classic “third place”-a place that is neither home nor school, but where kids can socialize and play beyond the watchful eyes of parents or teachers. In fact, as a play experience, there are parts of Fortnite that may even be valuable.
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