> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://library.xrguild.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://library.xrguild.org/security-and-safety/amxra-guidelines-on-extended-reality-and-children.md). # AMXRA Guidelines on Extended Reality and Children ## Overview **Authors:** Asher Marks, Veronica Weser, Thomas Jon Caruso, Susan Persky, Abraham Homer, Jeffrey Gold, Erin Williamson, Kimberly Hieftje **Publication Date:** 14 April 2025 **Link:** **Keywords:** Virtual Reality, Security, Child Safety, Recommendations, Learning, Immersive Technology **Type:** Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers ## Summary While acknowledging the risks, embracing XR technologies with thoughtful consideration is necessary to maximize their potential benefits for all youth, especially those facing adversity and isolation. Balancing accessibility and safety is essential as current and future XR technologies become integrated into children’s daily lives. This article will address the three major components of childhood development-physical, cognitive, and psychosocial—as they relate to the use and development of immersive technologies, in homes, schools, and clinics. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://library.xrguild.org/security-and-safety/amxra-guidelines-on-extended-reality-and-children.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.