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Is it safe? · Age check

Is Pokémon GO safe for a 10–12-year-old?

Worth watching

Handle with care

Risky for a 10–12-year-old — only with active supervision

Pokémon GO is rated Watch risk in our review. For a 10–12-year-old it needs active supervision; the main thing to handle is shares location. Fine for 10+, with parental awareness of location sharing.

What to watch at 10–12

  • highShares location
  • watchOnly limited parental controls

What to do

Fine for 10+, with parental awareness of location sharing.

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