PlayStation Network
Last updated: March 2026
Scoring Categories
Age Verification
PSN accounts require adult sponsor for child accounts. Self-reported age.
DM Restrictions
Messages can be restricted but party invites harder to control.
Abuse Response Time
Reports reviewed by moderation team. Voice chat harder to review.
Parental Controls
Family management with spending limits and communication restrictions.
Offender Removal
Account suspensions issued but enforcement can be slow.
Known Grooming Tactics on This Platform
Party chat grooming
Predators invite children to private party chats where conversations are voice-based and harder to monitor.
Community post targeting
Groomers post in game-specific communities to attract and identify young players.
Share Play exploitation
Predators use Share Play sessions to build trust through extended one-on-one gaming time.
Parental Control Setup Guide
- 1
Create a Family Manager account and add your child as a family member.
- 2
Set communication restrictions to "No One" or "Friends Only" under Parental Controls.
- 3
Set monthly spending limits and require password for purchases.
- 4
Restrict age-rated content and disable user-generated content viewing.
Report a Concern
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