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I have many Mums asking me about online safety and I send them to Deanne Carson and Body Safety Australia. Resources like this are invaluable, as we face the inevitable outcomes of online engagement. As I Mum- instead of thinking I can keep my kids safe by preventing them from online gaming etc I know in reality that knowledge is power. The better prepared we are as parents to actually engage in the world our kids are engaged in, the more trust we create. Things do go wrong and conversations and learning are the right approach!
This Safer Internet Day, let's talk about what actually works. "Never trust anyone online!" How many times have we all said this? How many times has it worked? After thousands of conversations with young people about online safety, we've learned something crucial: The moment we respond with fear, we shut down the conversations that matter most. That's why today, on #SaferInternetDay2025, we're sharing what children are really asking us - and how to respond in ways that build confidence, skills, and understanding. Because the goal isn't to make children afraid of the internet. It's to build children who trust their instincts, speak up when something feels off, and know they'll be heard, not judged. Save this post for the next time a child comes to you with concerns about: • Online friendships • Photo sharing • Digital pressure • Content concerns • Setting boundaries Tag a parent or teacher who needs these scripts. #SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety #DigitalCitizenship #YouthEmpowerment #ParentingSupport #TeacherResources
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