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?
My child keeps asking to play a game, or download an app that I don’t know about, what can I do?
The easiest way to address this is to research the game or app before you download it. It’s important to know what the age rating is, what kind of content it involves, whether you can connect with other users or players in any way, and if it allows in-app or in-game purchases. Once you have this knowledge, you can decide whether it’s suitable for your child.
Three useful websites to help are: