Wellbeing

Social Media: Digital Reputation

Social media has become such an integral part of a children's life that it can cause anxiety and lower their self-esteem. Children today are learning to do most of their communication whilst looking at a screen instead of another person. They are missing out on very critical social skills.

And dependent on what they are communicating online, it can affect their digital reputation. Friendships, relationships and even future job prospects are all at risk. As a parent, it is very important that you are aware of what picture they are painting of themselves online.

Once information makes its way online, it can be difficult to remove. Images and words can be misinterpreted and altered as they are easily and quickly shared around. Privacy settings on social media sites need to be managed in order to protect your child’s digital reputation.

Mr Sam Webster

Primary Wellbeing Coordinator