Momo challenge: 7 safety tips for worried parents as online agency issues advice
A sick game that encourages children to harm themselves has hit the headlines again after a school claimed it was being 'hacked' into children's YouTube videos.
The 'Momo challenge', which targets youngsters, begins with a shadowy controller sending violent images to the victim over WhatsApp or online games.Has your child been affected by the MoMo challenge? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk "As a parent, it’s difficult to spot these videos as the harmful content doesn’t appear until partway through the video." 1.Tell them it's not real Just like any urban legend or horror story, the concept can be quite frightening and distressing for young people.
This will give you a greater understanding of what they are doing on their devices, as well as providing you with the opportunity to discuss, support and stop certain activities that your child may be involved in. 4.Device settings and parental controls Ensure that you set up parental controls for your devices at home.