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Although it might sound like parents are making all the decisions and dictating the rules, it is even more important to listen to what children are learning and experiencing. Guidelines may need to be modified as appropriate for the maturity of the child. Your child must know that he or she can come to you even if (or especially if) they make a mistake.
All of us make mistakes in judgment. To live healthy lives in today’s digital world, parents need to be consistent in providing guidance and keeping communication open with their children.

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HELPING YOUR CHILD TO IDENTIFY AND MANAGE INTERNET SAFETY RISKS

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HELPING YOUR CHILD TO IDENTIFY AND MANAGE INTERNET SAFETY RISKS

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being a role model for healthy internet use

talking with your child about online content and behaviour

reminding your child about privacy and personal information

teaching your child about online purchases.

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cyberbullying

sexting

misusing people’s passwords and impersonating people online

making unauthorised purchases using other people’s financial details

creating content that reveals information about other people

having trouble regulating online time, which can develop into problem internet use.

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These risks include coming into contact with adults posing as children online or with strangers who persuade teenagers to meet them in real life, or becoming the victim of online scammers.

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pornography

real or simulated violence

hate sites

terrorist sites

harmful user-generated content like sites about drug use, self-harm, suicide or negative body image.

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Because they’re online so much without your supervision, teenagers need to be able to identify acceptable and unacceptable online content independently. They also need to know how to behave respectfully online and avoid online risks.