How can parents best guide their children and keep them safe from many different types of harm when the threat is right in front of them in their own home?
“It’s important to make sure children understand what to do if they’re contacted online by people they don’t know through games or social media apps,” says Arneill. “Keep a close eye on followers lists, and as a non-negotiable rule, only accept follow or friend requests from people that you know in the offline world. If you get abusive or inappropriate messages, understand how to block and report them to the social media platforms that you are using.
“There should never be any reason for children to give away sensitive personal information online and if prompted [and it is appropriate] to do so, always choose to submit an email address over a phone number. Open and trusting ongoing dialogue about your children’s online life will allow them to come to you quickly and without fear of punishment when they encounter challenges online.”
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