Staying safe online
Explore sites and apps together. See below for websites that review content of popular apps and games
Ask about things that they might see online which make them feel uncomfortable. Ask them about things that they or their friends have seen online.
Talk about how they can stay safe on social networks. Ask them to show you were they manage their privacy settings and where reporting functions are
Reassure them that you will not overreact – you are just looking out for them. And stick to this – sometimes you may need to walk away first, before addressing what your child has shown you
Finding support
Netaware app – a simple guide for parents to the most popular social networks, apps and games that children use.
https://www.internetmatters.org advice for parents and teenagers
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