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Jason
3/15/2019 07:32:36 am
I personally think Fortnite should be illegal because when I was in kindergarten there was no violence. Now that I'm in 5'th grade more and more people are getting hurt even injuries.:(
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zAcH
3/15/2019 07:35:11 am
I think ages 10 and up are a good age to start. I think t because it is vilent but it is also cool. Also older siblings shouldnt let there younger siblings play. And i do not think it affects grades because i know alot of people with good grades that play. These adults really need to take a big FAT chill pill because it is nothing to worry about.
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aN0nyM0os3
3/15/2019 07:36:02 am
The central idea of this article is the idea, are kids really old enough to play Fortnite? A few details that can point to this idea from the article are, "In an online poll from Survey Monkey and Common Sense Media last fall, 10 percent of parents chose 8 as the age kids should be allowed to play, 16 percent listed 10, 15 percent picked 12 and 11 percent, 13. Eight percent recommended 18 or older.", and "Epic would not comment for this story, but "Fortnite" is rated "T" for Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board or ESRB, mainly due to violence (gunfire, explosions, cries of pain). It gets a "12" rating from the Pan European Game Information group, known as PEGI. Common Sense Media recommends 13-plus."
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S O H A N
3/15/2019 07:39:03 am
I think that fortnite should be a universal game So any age can play
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Oliver / the winnipeg railfan
3/15/2019 07:40:50 am
if fortnite is free everyone will play but Many parents and teachers are frustrated with the game, though. Adults are now asking a question. How young is too young to play "Fortnite?" The popular game is played by more than 200 million people around the world. Not all of them are kids, of course thats why people are paying fortnite
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Jason
3/15/2019 07:41:37 am
I think the author is trying to say that Fortnite is bad, I know this because in the article it said," Some parents have even put their kids in programs to help them with their "Fortnite" addiction," this proves that the author is giving NEGETIVE thoughts about Fortnite. Another thing that the article said was," He said he cut off his 14-year-old and 10-year-old sons from the game," this means that the author and parents DON'T like Fortnite. :)
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Hannah
3/15/2019 07:44:55 am
Well, I agree that the ages 13 and over are suited to play Fortnite . All, ages should not be able to play Fortnite . I know this because ages 8 or younger could see all the violence and think that, That is the way to solve their problems. Also, their addiction could get so big that they play in school which interferes with their learning. That is why I think Fortnite should only be for kids that are 13 years or over.
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David
3/15/2019 07:45:37 am
Fortnite Battle Royale is a video game that has swept the world. The central idea of the newsla article about fortnite is about how fortnite is affecting kids and the world. Some people think that this game is horrible for their child/children. For instance, parents worry about exposing their children to violence and interactions with strangers. Parents also worry about addiction. Some kids are playing it in their classrooms. I do think that it is also okay to play for a cetain amount of time. It can help with your eye-hand cordination. It also helps when you are having to much down time. Therfore, I think that it is okay to play fortnite, but not extensively. THIS IS THE FIRST QUESTION.
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Meghan
3/15/2019 07:45:55 am
I think Fortnite should have an age restriction because the game does involve violence including shooting people." Age guidelines are, of course, just guidelines, and each family has different questions to consider. Is the child playing the game instead of doing physical activities? Can he or she be trusted to stick with time limits set by the parents?" This is just another reason why all video games are not the best, but is Fortnite "addicting?" Also Fortnite should have an age restriction because kids will end up playing it too much and coming to school and obviously talking to their friends about it. The teachers may not like that because the main topic of Fortnite is to be the last one alive by killing everyone else. I know for a fact that schools do not like kids mentioning guns or grenades in school. As you can see, Fortnite does have many worries for parents but yet again its just a trend. And this trend will eventually leave. But until then, I think an age restriction is needed for this video game.
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caitlyn
3/15/2019 07:48:05 am
I think there should be a age that u can play I at because in the article it says "parents worry about children seeing violence and talking to strangers in the game" and some kids are like 8 playing it so I think there should be a age limit of 13 and up because when your 13 u know its just a game and it doesn't happen in real life also its teaching kids how to gamble at a young age in the story it says "they worry about all the money the kids spend in the game players can buy costumes and dances for their characters using real money" in my opinion it should be illegal because your teacher young kids how to gamble. I think the central idea of the article is stop letting your kids play this game
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AIDEN
3/15/2019 07:49:55 am
I think that having age restrictions is so dumb because it at least does not have real blood like apex legends and, I agree with the guy that thinks that Fortnite is a good game for teamwork because they work together to get a dub (win) . I also agree with the person that says that parents need to just understand it because kids learn what id teaches us. It teaches us teamwork and how to help others. Not to mention if kids like have an intruder they might need to use a weapon and they might not know how to hold it so this game could help them
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LAINEY
3/15/2019 07:50:15 am
I think the idea of this artical is to infom people about kids fornight adictoin because it says in the artical that "Fortnight isnt just distracting kids but athletes too." this proves that there are so many people playing and even the auther is saying that there are too many people playing. It also says"you certanly cant blame those parents who think Forntnight is a menace." and I agree with the auther too that to many kids are playing that are way to younge and in the text it sayS that people are spending LOTS of money on vbucks but i can also prove this because the "Epic games has made more than $1.2 billion" an sure you need money to keep a game going but doing that kids are basicly gambleing! And like I said KIDS, children should not be doing that we are too younge.
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A u b r e y
3/15/2019 07:50:39 am
I know that a lot of people may be commenting that there should be a age were people should not be able to play fortnite, but I beg to differ. Fortnite is not gory nor is it that violent. The only thing that is a little violent is that your screen flashes red when you get shot and you will hear gun sounds when they are reloading and being shot. skins and V bucks are a bit expensive but in my opinion, I would just limit your kids to how much stuff they are aloud to buy. I have text evidence to prove my thoughts because in the text it says, "Fortnite can also improve children's teamwork ethics." it also says," Fortnite can help kids have online friends and create bonds with each other while playing one of their favorite games!" I do not agree as much as I do with the second piece of text evidence as I do with the first because sometimes making online friends can be dangerous, but it also can create good relationships between the two players. this is why I think that you do not need a specific age to play the amazing game called fortnite.
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Neiko Newell
3/15/2019 07:51:38 am
Have you ever played Fortnite? In this text, they talk about how Fortnite should be age restricted. The authors' cnetral idea of the text is that Fortnite should have age restrictions. I kniw this becasue the text says, "The reward system of 'Fortnite' mimics the psychological response one gets from gambling." From my backround knolege, I know that gamling is bad. So, the author says that gambling is so bad that children are gambling without them even knowing! They even are takiing money out their parents' bank account! Another example is "Fortnite" is rated "T" for Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board or ESRB, mainly due to violence." This tells me that children are using violence to play a game. I know this because I read in a different text that chilren are violent at school because of violent games.
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a s h l e y :P
3/15/2019 07:52:01 am
*8th grade level* ;) [ also I used three details ]
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David B
3/15/2019 07:52:31 am
Not everyone should be allowed to playFortnite because some kids develop bad language because they play with strangers who reapet this language. I think that people 11 and up should be allowed to play fortnite. I think that you have to have permison from their parents because some kids are extremely rude and disrespectful.This is what I think about age restrictions with Fortnite. THIS IS THE SECOND QUESTION.
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Charlie F.
3/15/2019 07:53:13 am
My opinion on age restriction is affecting them in both a good way and bad way. Everyone should be able to play Fortnite because it can help on your ability's .
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mEamVpooAN
3/15/2019 07:53:31 am
Some players may be too young for Fortnite, the new game that is atracting everyone. Fortnite is a teen rated game that encourages violence and murder. Many young people that play can also get adicted. Children have charged parents credit or debit card up to 300 dollars without permission. I believe that this game can also have good affects too. For example, it encourages teamwork, and helps people meet others. I believe that the proper age rating is 8+
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Lauren
3/15/2019 07:53:46 am
I think the main idea of the story is that Fortnite is a bad influence on certain aged kids and it is very addicting. I know this because in the text it says,"He said he cut off his 14 year old and 10 year old sons from the game after he and his wife discovered their older son had charged more than $300 on a credit card without permission." This proves that these kids liked Fornite so much that they decided to buy Vbucks or different skins on their parent's credit card. Also, this proves that these sons could also grow up knowing that you are allowed to steal the money so this also means that Fornite could be a bad influence on the kids. Also, in the text it says,"Epic would not comment for this story, but "Fornite" is rated "T" for teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board or ESRB, mainly due to violence." This proves that most of the things in Fornite are not okay for young children. However, I have seen so many people around my age or younger playing Fortnite. (first question)
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Slim Shaney!!!!
3/15/2019 07:54:13 am
The central idea of this article is that most people think that there should be an age restriction on Fortnite. The reasons for this are, "'It's an addiction, literally,' McCullough said. 'The reward system of 'Fortnite' mimics the psychological response one gets from gambling.'" Also, "Survey Monkey and Common Sense Media held an online survey last fall. Ten percent of parents chose 8 as the age that children should be allowed to play, 16 percent listed age 10, 15 percent picked 12 years old and 11 percent, 13. Eight percent recommended 18 or older."
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Shannon Maerten
3/15/2019 07:54:27 am
The main idea of the artical is, are kids old enough to play fortnite? In the text it says "Adults are asking qutisons how young is to young to play Fortnie?" and " "Fortnite" is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB, mainly due to violence. This proves that the pourpose of the artical is to rate the age that kids should be to play Fortnite. There for I think this artical is netral they think that kids can play Fortnite and they should be a ceriten age before playing. I think that kids 13 and older should be allowed to play Fortnite because of the vilonce. Younger kids should not see vilonce till a certien age so they are not vilont as they get older.
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Claire Cella
3/15/2019 07:54:34 am
The article is about are kids old enough to play Fortnite. Some parents do not think it is a good idea to let kids who are 5 years old to play because there is to much violence. It is also very addiction to some people because they spend about $300 on the game Fortnite. A 14 year old boy spent more then $300 on Fortnite. I think none should play fortnite because it is very bad and kids can get very addicted. Kids that are16 and older should only be able to play. Because kids who are five should not play.
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sellout(joeyS)
3/15/2019 07:55:25 am
I believe that fortnight is good. Because it includes gun and bullets but it dose it in a cartoonist way. Just because some body dies in a move dose not mean it bad
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caden wistreich
3/15/2019 07:55:43 am
I think fortnite is good and bad at the same time. I mean it does have teamwork in it, you need to work together to get a dub. "In the text it says homework first gaming after.''I do my homework first then I play fortnite. Also when I play for only an hour.
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aN0nYmO0s3 write another tda... AGAIN!?
3/15/2019 07:57:34 am
I believe, you, yes you, are most likely a Fortnite player. It's pretty obvious, because most people LOVE Fortnite! Fortnite Battle Royale has taken over the world, with barely ANY competitiors! However, a big part of the Fortnite population are young children, who may not exactly be at the age restriction yet. The Newsela article, "How young is too young to play the "Fortnite" video game?" has three details that could point to that idea. Those are that the game is rated "T" for teen, it also says that Deb Sharrat has kids who are 11 and 9 (which is under the age restriction) that are playing Fortnite, and due to some parents allowing their young children to play, a poll said that even 10 PERCENT of the poll say that 8 YEAR OLDS should play! (Which again, is under the age limit).
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Aubrey part 2
3/15/2019 07:57:41 am
the article is about the game fortnite and if you should be a specific age to play the game.
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Joey G just got rocks for the Philes
3/15/2019 07:58:13 am
I think fortnite is good and bad because... In the text it sais fortnit is good it helps kids build teamwork. It helps them comunicate with there friends. I think it can be good because you compete in tornimets you can compete in fortnite Friday. It is a game of skill and vison. It also depens on the time you spend on the game because it could hurt your eys for playing to long.
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Shane shares his thoughts
3/18/2019 02:05:32 pm
I don't think that Fortnite should have an age restriction so high because there is violence, but it isn't graphic. No blood, no gore, no actual death scene. Also, it does it in a cartoonish nature. I also know that there are guns, and people might cite that as a reason to rate it so high, but they aren't actual guns in real life. Most of the guns are not able to be bought at an actual store. Sure, they might be based on actual weapons, but most of the time, they are just that; BASED on reality. PeAcE oUt My DoOdS!
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S O H A N
3/18/2019 02:40:48 pm
I think that Fortnite is an amazing game i think that it should have no age limit. Because It does not have any blood all you see is a drone taking the person who is dead away.Fortnite is still not good for 1-4 year olds but can be played for the ages above
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JOEY G GOT ROCKS FOR PHILES
3/20/2019 11:59:43 am
Hi Mr Meyer I know that I already comented on this already but I have somthing eles to say. Fortnite is a ok game for kids you just have to put a creten age group that can play. I think that Fortnite is more good then bad because in the game you kill people but there is no blood when you shot someone and hit theme blood does not fall out of your character that is one more reason how Fortnite is better then bad.
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Kalea (Missing the whole class)
3/14/2020 07:32:53 am
Do you like age restrictions? In my humble opinion I think that “Fortnite” and games in general should have an age restriction. I believe this, because kids are being exposed to violence, kids are getting addicted to the game like people can get addicted to gambling, and kids are spending their parent’s money without permission.
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