In this episode our excitable young gang create an online dance sensation, only to regret posting on a public domain. A fun story to teach your child how to understand privacy settings and the importance of privacy online. Also, how spot the signs of potential risk so they can avoid and prevent it.
Give your kids the skills
- To understand the benefits of the internet and the importance of being connected.
- To understand the importance of privacy and use privacy settings.
- To recognise when they are at risk.
- To appreciate the importance of online consent.
The wonderful and the worrisome
79%
of kids who are cyber bullied report it.
Source: Ditch The Label, ‘The Annual Bullying Survey’, 2020
30%
of 12-15-year-olds said they had been contacted
by a stranger online who wanted to be their friend.
Source: Ofcom, ‘Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report’, 2021
1 in 8
12 to 15s say they have been bullied on
social media.
Source: Ofcom, ‘Children and Parents: Media Use
and Attitudes Report’, 2017
Simple ways to support your child
Kids are prime targets for fraud and identity theft, but there are some simple things you can do to help your child take control of their online identity and highlight the importance of privacy. You can :
- explain that it’s hard to keep things private online, and that they should never post anything they don’t want thousands to see.
- set an example and maintain positive online behaviour and social media profiles yourself.
- tell them they should never say anything online about anyone they wouldn’t want said about them.
- teach them that nasty comments can reflect badly on them later in life.
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