The Digital Wellbeing of Children and Young People
Childnet International has produced guidance for parents and carers on looking after the digital wellbeing of children and young people.
The guidance includes:
- Having an awareness of how being online can make children and young people feel
- How they can look after themselves and others when online
- How children and young people are interacting wit the internet
- Top tips to support young people
- Ideas to help start a conversation about digital wellbeing
The Digital Wellbeing of Children and Young People
Childnet International has produced guidance for parents and carers on looking after the digital wellbeing of children and young people.
The guidance includes:
- Having an awareness of how being online can make children and young people feel
- How they can look after themselves and others when online
- How children and young people are interacting wit the internet
- Top tips to support young people
- Ideas to help start a conversation about digital wellbeing
Advice we give to the children
Be SMART
Safe = Do not give out personal information online
Meeting = Do not arrange to meet people you have met online.
Accepting = Do not accept messages, files or emails from people you do not know.
Reliable = Information on the internet may not always be true. Always check.
Tell = Tell a parent, carer or trusted adult if something online makes you feel uncomfortable