| Concern | Your Response |
|---|---|
| Safety | Show PSN Parental Controls: sub-accounts, chat restrictions, purchase limits, play-time limits. |
| Screen Time | Propose a written schedule (e.g., 1 hr weekdays, 2 hr weekends) + non-gaming commitments (homework, chores, sports). |
| Cost | Offer to pay for PS Plus Essential ($60/yr) via allowance/jobs; or use free-to-play games (Fortnite, Apex, Warframe) that don't require Plus. |
| Content | Agree to ESRB-rated games only; let them approve each purchase. |
Draft a one-page contract: rules, consequences, review date. Sign together. Builds trust.
Parents want responsibility, not just restriction. Show it.