Tsg and online gaming

My child , (12 yrs old) is really wanting to connect with friends online while he games. (Minecraft for example) I’m trying to navigate this in the best way…

My spouse says it should be ok, as long as it someone he knows. However these kids from school are mostly just acquaintances, I tell him it takes time to get to know someone before u want to consider them a friend.

I’m not sure what to do.. I have a lot of worries with this.. but so far he’s been patient before we revisit the conversation again.

Can you offer some advice?

Thanks in advance