Age 14+
At this point, your children are so digitally savvy, it may overwhelm you. Keep the lines of communication open and talk to them about positive online behaviour, their online reputation and online peer pressure. In this section we will also cover sexting, grooming, sharing inappropriate and cyberbullying in more detail.
Snapchat Stalking: A warning for parents!
A very good article on corksafetyalerts.com warned about the latest Snapchat's update. The new feature is
Did you know?
Boys have an unrealistic view of sex from accessing pornography The App OoVoo
Being ‘Friends’ with your Teenager Online
Being friends with your teenager on social media can be a very positive thing.
Accessing Inappropriate Content
Children can come across things online which are inappropriate for their age and stage
Positive Online Behaviour
Being on social media can be a really positive experience for you
Are your kids spending too much time online?
Excessive Online Usage Are you concerned that your child may be
Sexting
What is sexting ? Sexting generally refers to the sending
Grooming
Online grooming may occur by people forming relationships with children and pretending to
Cyberbullying
Bullying is not something that only happens in the real world any
Safety Tips for Social Media
Depending on your child and their age, they are either already on some
Parental Controls
Parental controls are available from most Internet providers and Internet-enabled devices including computers,
Stay Safe Online
Update Privacy Settings so you are only sharing and playing with friends online.