Internet Safety
Here are the five top rules for young kids going and staying online. Ignore these rules and you are doing your kids a disservice. It's your responsibility, no one else.
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Australia started it, and the rest of the world is gonna to finish it. Parents, schools, police and governments everywhere are moving against kids being allowed to use social media. Free speech or control. How will this finish up?
Australia, the lucky country, goes for it. From Perth's sunny beaches to the dry north in Darwin, via drizzly Tassie, Melbourne and Sydney, the Government intends to ban social media for all teenagers under 16. There will be concessions by the time this becomes law, wiggle room on both sides. But Australia wants to be the first country to ban social media.
Secondary schools should prohibit the use of phones in classrooms as it is too distracting for students, according to calls made to Irish Minister for Education Norma Foley. Would a blanket ban in school work. Catherine Martin, media minister says issue 'fraught with difficulty'
The effects of cyberbullying range from anxiety and feelings of loneliness to self-harm and sometimes even suicide. Cyberbullying on social media can be hard to spot, but parents can take steps to prevent it.
When should kids start online? Is there a particular age that is best? Or is it best to let them start early? The truth is nobody knows. Here are some simple rules to help you to begin safety with their first device.
Child Sexual abuse “For members of the public – some of this material would be utterly indistinguishable from a real image of a child being sexually abused. Having more of this material online makes the internet a more dangerous place.”
As a parent, it's time to have an online safety talk with your children. The internet has revolutionised how we communicate and access information. However, it's also a place where your children can see harmful content, cyberbullying, and online predators. By having a conversation about online safety, you can help them understand the potential risks and how to navigate the digital world safely.
Despite TikTok's incredible popularity, Snapchat is the most dangerous social media app for kids. Snapchat is secretive, divisive and dangerous to Kids. Snapchat needs a health warning, and parents should not ignore it!
As a parent, you need to be sure your children are safe. Let's explore whether YouTube is safe for kids in 2023 and discuss some tips to make them safer. Would you let your 8-year-old walk down a red-light street in Amsterdam? No, you would not!
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