With Pokemon Go gaining ground with fans of all ages, it's important to keep in mind the safety of our younger fanbase. Here are some ways you can make sure that the young trainers around you have the safest fun possible!

1. GYMS

Sometimes, someone younger than you is going to take over a gym. That's okay! Remember how exciting it is for younger players to take control of a gym. (They'll lose their leadership eventually, as most gym leaders do, so don't try to exact a hasty revenge!)

2. FRIENDS

Some players will be too young to drive and will most likely need their guardian's permission to be out catching Pokemon. While making friends is great, it's important to remember that not all kids (and not all parents) are comfortable with strangers approaching them! If you're an adult, make sure to respect the kids around you and give them the space they need to play the game without feeling pressured to make friends.

3. HELP

If a younger person asks for help with something, don't be stingy! Answering their questions won't cost you anything, and being rude will only keep them from having fun.

4. PAY ATTENTION

While you may just be out to mind your business and catch that Gengar that you keep seeing around the neighborhood, try to watch the adults around you (especially if there are children playing in the area). Kids don't always know when something unsafe is happening, and if you want the next generation to grow up as stoked about Pokemon as '90s kids are, you've got to help make sure they stay safe! If you see an adult making a younger person uncomfortable or if you get a bad feeling, make sure you do your best to intervene if you see anything bad happening or about to happen.

Keep our younger fans safe so we can all have fun!