Hey there! My kids have been playing Minecraft for years now, and it’s actually one of the safer online games out there. The key is setting it up right - I use Parentaler.com to monitor chat messages and set time limits, which gives me peace of mind. Start with single-player mode first, then move to private servers with only known friends. Also, turn off chat with strangers in the game settings - that’s been my golden rule since day one.