Would you let your kids play on SRP?

[_ImHere4You_]

so this question interested me a LOT and was asked by _Xhast in OOC. If your kids say, are interested in roleplaying or maybe enjoy minecraft- would you let them play SRP? My answer was :

- ) I actually would allow them but - atleast at sixteen, or fifteen at best. SRP had greatly improved my writing skills as english isn't my first-language, and I met many great people through SRP and formed long-term friendships here.

What do you think? and to further this discussion, How do you imagine approaching the 'online-world' with your kids or maybe younger siblings??

 

[Customable]

Absolutely not

 

[Squidjees]

yeah no
especially not at like 13 like i did XD

 

[Yonio]

I wouldn’t feel comfortable letting my kid join any large roleplay communities altogether until they’re at least 16. It has nothing to do with SchoolRP, really; it’s more about the overall online safety risks that come with these communities. Inexperienced roleplayers can also struggle to draw the line between in-character and real-life, which can make them more vulnerable to manipulation

A lot of these things are outlined in SchoolRP's Safety Guidelines, and it's pretty sad to see how common sense is sometimes overlooked when it comes to online safety. Regardless, whether it's staff or just friends who have spent more time in this community, there are people you can reach out to if you need guidance. Stay safe!

 

[ErikFinster]

No.

The roleplay, the rp-bleed, themes like CrimeRP and RomanceRP, delinquents, and the overall conflict potential demands a certain level of emotional maturation that is usually present in mid- to late-teens. That doesn't mean that there can't be younger players who enjoy and thrive on SRP, but on average? I wouldn't let early- or pre-teens play SRP.

 

[solorize]

the possibility that my child could be an srper makes me not want to have kids



JOKE

 

[WinterMara]

Definitely not until at least their late teens [16 and above], and this applies big roleplay scenes in general for all of the reasons people have stated above. ESPECIALLY as someone who has been in the roleplay scene since I was a kid. I'd also argue Schoolrp also has a lot of content not suitable for a playerbase below the age of 15-16 anyway [GangRP/CrimeRP in particular, but also a lot of aspects of RomanceRP]

 

[rory_rawr]

Not little children! SRP is a community based around more mature people (sometimes)... As the other people said, I feel that 16+ would be a good start, as there is real life lessons that can be taught within this server and you can learn to socialize (with my guidance of course if they are still a child). Though, I am not a parent and don't know what it's like; that's my thoughts!!

 

[urufu]

Honestly yes. I think around 13+ is fine, there are plenty of people that age on the server who do fine, and I'd prefer my child be playing a minecraft roleplay server that enhances their writing capabilities and creativity than something like GTA or another actually inappropriate game.

 

[_ImHere4You_]

yeah no
especially not at like 13 like i did XD

YEAH ABSOLTUELY
i started at 13 and its DEFFO not the age

 

[_ImHere4You_]

its good to see that many don't agree letting smaller kids onto SRP. I generally find it much more suitable for late-teens and so, for all the reasons stated and the nature of SRP roleplay, and online communities in general. they can be exposed to many things, and as Yonio said- it's upsetting how many safety guidelines are overlooked, they are there for a reason yet not many pay attention.

roleplay itself is also a BIIIIG gray place. While many can be good-intended people who do want to have fun, others use it as a gate-way or an 'excuse' to do terrible things, esp to impressionable kids :(

 

[GoodbyeRanden]

Personally ABSOLUTELY NOT

I think 13+ is too young for one to play on SRP due to how it can sometimes expose them to content that isn't age appropriate and the fact it can sometimes promote some unwanted behavior just by going in character. Around like 16+ would be more ideal IN MY Opinion.

While yes there can be 13 year old who can play on this server and be mature, but it feels saver that way.

 

[5C4R77]

I'd steal the moon before I allow my children to play srp

 

[cherae]

As a mother, absolutely not.

 

[NoOne]

no.

 

[yuunbae]

oh yes they will be playing and with me and my hubby. but around 14+

 

[FireHawk]

No. After 4 years of drama and strange roleplay and whatever, no. nope nopedy nope nope nah no.

 

[ᶻ Wrath ♡ .ᐟ]

HEELLL NO BROTHER

 

[wethecreature]

god no

 

[Miamorchito]

Absolutely zero chance. Sure, parkour servers, pvp, creative, or some other things, but roleplay? HELL NAW! Imagine I'm roleplaying and my kid bullies my character? NAH I CAN'T TAKE ANY CHANCES!