Introduction

The digital world offers children amazing opportunities for learning and connection, but it also comes with risks, like online grooming, cyberbullying, and exposure to inappropriate content. In this post, we share essential advice for parents and caregivers to protect children in the online space.

Understanding the Risks

Children and teens are particularly vulnerable to online grooming, sextortion, and peer pressure on social platforms. Many don’t yet have the maturity to recognise danger or understand the long-term consequences of their online actions.

Key Areas of Concern Include:

• Sharing personal information or images

• Being contacted by strangers online

• Exposure to harmful content or violent media

• Being coerced into sexting or sexual conversations

Tips to Keep Your Child Safe Online

• Talk openly about internet safety and appropriate online behaviour.

• Set age-appropriate boundaries on screen time and app usage.

• Encourage your child to speak to you if something online makes them uncomfortable.

• Use parental controls and privacy settings to limit risk.

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Conclusion

Digital safety starts at home. When children feel supported and educated about online dangers, they are more likely to make safer choices and speak up when something feels wrong.