SAFER INTERNET DAY
Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online.
- Things change so fast online, it’s hard to keep up with what my child is doing
- Things change so fast online, it’s hard to keep up with what my child is doing
- My child is asking for a new device and I’m not sure they’re ready for one
- I’m not sure if the content my child is watching is a good influence on them, what can I do?
- What does an influencer do and how can they affect children’s behaviour?
- My child is keen to share content and make a change online. How can I help them achieve this safely?
- How to make a report online
- Find out more about specific issues
- My child keeps asking to play a game, or download an app that I don’t know about, what can I do?
I’m not sure if the content my child is watching is a good influence on them, what can I do?
Children begin to be influenced by the content they watch as soon as they’re old enough to go online. They develop strong preferences for their favourite characters, videos, and games from an early age and these preferences can also be influenced by the content that their friends like, and talk about, too.
Watch
The best way to understand the content that your children enjoy is to watch it yourself. It might not be to your own personal tastes, but this will allow you to see what is being said and how this may affect your child.
Talk
If you’re worried about it in any way, it’s important to talk to your children and let them know what it is that you’re concerned about. E.g., if you think it’s affecting their behaviour or mood.
Report
If you see anything inappropriate online, that might go against the platform’s community guidelines, then it’s important to report it (and anyone who is sharing that content too), using the reporting, and blocking tools provided.