Summary In today’s episode, I’m going to help the Squid Squad teach their parents why you cannot, in fact, pause a live game. So Squids, make sure you’ve grabbed mom or dad to listen, and make them put their phones down in the other room. Moms and dads, if you’re listening - thanks for being here - and buckle in because the squad has a bunch of things they want you to know. Highlights Why our kid fans are called Squids Grab the free download (see below) Explaining to parents how live games work, because they're LIVE Using Fortnite as an example of an unpause-able MPG Explaining Battle Royale Helping parents imagine how it feels to be yanked out of their world - like by a Magic Claw NOTE: Hey mom, don't be your kid's Magic Claw Explaining loot, game rank, what AFK means Reminder that gaming is *way* better for the brain than social media (moist dudes in basement notwithstanding) Explaining the social aspect of MPGs Explanation of the downloadable flowchart plus two other solutions/strategies DOWNLOAD Grab a copy of the digital flowchart for parents of gamers. (https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/download-no-mom-i-cant-pause-a-live-game/) It’s a literal step-by-step decision flowchart for parents to decide whether or not they should talk to you while you’re gaming. FREE – We’ll email you a black & white 8.5″ x 11″ copy of the poster that you can print out at home (and leave all over the house so that your parents won't forget. BUY - the full-color, glossy, lovely 11" x 17" version - maybe for Mother's Day? (https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/stickers-posters/big-mamas-house-podcast-posters/poster-should-i-ask-my-squid-to-pause-a-video-game/) Hire Jesse Weinberger - Internet Safety Speaker for Students -(https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/who-is-the-best-internet-safety-speaker-for-schools/) to come and speak at your school or organization Find us at BigMamasHousePodcast.com - a Podcast for Teens (https://www.bigmamashousepodcast.com) ** Big Mama’s House Podcast - a podcast for teens is written and hosted by Jesse Weinberger (Internet Safety Speaker for Schools) Teen fans of this podcast are called squids. Together with the entire Squid Squad, this podcast for teens explores the immense amounts of pressure impacting young people including: generational disconnect, digital & social media issues, tech true crime, mental health. Each episode comes with additional resources to help teens navigate difficult life circumstances. Expect to laugh along with the host and guest co-hosts while learning something new. Hosted on Acast.