In this day and age, it is not unheard of for children to be gamers. In the past, it would be a chore to try and keep your kids indoors and these days you have to force them to go out.

A big reason why so many children have turned to games is because of the advancements that have been made in the world of gaming. Back in the late 80s and early 90s, games were mostly 2D and they all shared the same overarching plot. This meant that a lot of children simply did not find them that exciting and they didn’t feel the need to dedicate so much of their time to playing the games. However, games have evolved over the years and they are now marvels of design.

As well as games evolving, the way that we play games has also changed. In the past, we had to try and navigate games by using difficult consoles, but that is no longer the case. There are a number of different consoles, all designed for every price range. You can also play in virtual reality now, which makes you feel as though you are actually inside any game that you may be playing.

With so many kids now playing games, it would be unfair for you to not allow your child to take part as they may feel left out. On top of it being unfair on them for you not to let them play, there are worse ways that they could be spending their time and so you may as well just allow it.

Though you should give your child the freedom to play games, you should also make sure that you check on the games that they are playing. Here are just some of the reasons why you should check the games your children are playing.

They Have Age Ratings

It is likely that your child has come to you in the past asking for money for a new game but they have not mentioned the name of the game or any details about it. If you are someone that is not exactly interested in games, then you may think that everything is just going to go completely over your head and so you don’t ask more.

Kids can be sneaky and it is likely that you have unknowingly bought them a game that is far too mature for them in the past. You can find games with 18 ratings that are full of graphic imagery and foul language and these are the kinds of games that you want to avoid your child playing.

Before you agree to let your child play a game, you should first ask them for the game’s name. This will give you the chance to do some research into the game and find out whether or not it is appropriate for your child. Your child may not be happy if you do not let them play it, but you will be doing them a favor in the long run when they are not exposed to material that will leave them psychologically scarred.

Be sure to go through the games that they are already playing and see if any have managed to slip past you. If you notice that they do have 18 games, just delete them and give your child a warning.

Even Children’s Games Can Be Dangerous

If you are someone that keeps up to date with celebrities, something that you may have noticed is a news story that has been making its rounds over the last month. You have probably heard of Kim Kardashian, the TV personality that is famous for being famous.

Well, she has always let her children play on Roblox which is a game that is specifically aimed at children to play. When she was filming an episode for her popular show, The Kardashians, her younger son came up to her and showed her a game mode advertised within the game that promised to take her to footage of her sex tape.

Unfortunately, there are some people that come onto the game to take advantage of the innocence of children and you are bound to find a lot of games that are a lot like the one that I mentioned. On some games, you do have the option to block certain keywords so that your children are unable to play on any servers that have those words included.

This may be a lengthy task to complete, however, it will be well worth ensuring that your child is as safe as they possibly can be. Before your child plays any game, ask them if you can have a few minutes to look it over. They may be frustrated and say no, but you are the parent and so they don’t have much choice.

The People on The Games Can Be Suspect

Though there may be minimum age requirements on some games, there is no such thing as an age limit for a game. This means that people of any age could be playing with your child, even if they are playing a game that is designated for children.

For example, you may think that a game like Minecraft is just for children, but there are whole servers just for adults to play. If you want to make sure that your child is only playing with other children, be sure to compare Minecraft servers online and find one that is exclusively for children.

Spices are the staple of cooking nice food, without spices then all of our meals would lack flavor and we would be stuck with bland dishes only. Spices are so important in cooking as they are used for many purposes and there are so many spices it’s possible to create so many different flavors. By adding spices into your meals, it adds an amazing aroma which is one of the first things that matter when deciding if we want to eat a meal and spices don’t just add flavor but spices like salt and cumin bring out the natural flavors of the foods you’re cooking. You can make any flavors that you want with spices whether you want to sweeten up your meals or add a big kick of heat, anything is possible with spice. Spices are so popular that dried herbs have actually become a popular flavor for vape liquid, if you’re a vaper then you should try out one of these flavors, but make sure you know how to tell when a disposable vape is empty because if you try to smoke it when it’s empty it will put you off the flavor. As using spices can be intimidating when you’ve just started cooking from scratch, we’ve found 7 creative tips to help you. 

Salt

Salt is one of the most important ingredients to add to any meal as it does such a fantastic job of bringing out natural flavors of food, however, there are many different types of salt and they should not all be used for the same purpose. Kosher salt is the most commonly used and is the most versatile as the crystals dissolve quickly so it can be used in almost any cooking scenario. Table salt on the other hand is much finer and is better suited for adding to things like chips than to cook with. The final type of salt is coarse salt, this is much larger and is not used as much in cooking, but used at the right time will be delicious. 

Pepper

Pepper, like salt, is one of the most commonly used spices for seasoning and the 2 go hand in hand. Like salt, there are several types of pepper too which are best suited for different purposes. It may seem strange but how you grind up your pepper can massively change the flavor of your meals. Finely grounded pepper should be used in things like sauces and remember a little of this goes a long way as it is packed with flavor. Coarse ground pepper is more commonly used as it has a less intense taste and this is great for seasoning meat or for finishing off dishes at the table. 

Season from high up

This is one of the best tips that you can be given when you’re starting to learn how to season your food properly. When you see chef’s doing this it isn’t just to make them look cool it has a functional purpose too, it gives even coverage. If you add in your spices too close then parts of your food will have more flavor than others, by doing it from high up you can ensure that the spices are spread across your food evenly.  

Toast your spices

If you’re new to cooking from scratch you most likely won’t have heard of this before and might even be confused by it, but trust us this is one way to make your food extra delicious. To do this all you need to do is set your hob to medium heat, add your spices to a pan and toast them, as soon as you can smell the aroma take them off the heat to prevent them from burning. Doing this adds extra flavor and makes them even tastier. 

Use a coffee grinder

This is one of the most creative tips we’ve found as it only involves using other items from your kitchen to give your meals an additional kick. Fancy spice grinders can be expensive and people who are new to cooking may feel like they need to purchase them, but in reality, a coffee grinder will do the job just as well as any If you’re worried about your coffee tasting spicy then another great tip is to grind up some white rice as this will remove any traces of spice and your coffee will taste normal. 

Hot food vs cold food

When you just start cooking, you’ll probably think that the same applies to hot food and cold food but when it comes to seasoning that isn’t the case. People are able to taste hot food much more than they can cold food, this means if you’re making a cold dish like a salad, you’ll need to add more seasoning to make sure you can fully taste the flavor. Many people don’t add salt to their salads but adding salt and dressing ties the meal together and makes your salads taste much better. 

Sugar

Sugar is often overlooked when it comes to seasoning food but if you’re making savory food, if you add sugar this will actually enhance the flavors from the savory food rather than making it sweet. Some of the best foods to season with sugar are roasted carrots and tomatoes.