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The Cybersafety Series

Many of today’s parents grew up in a world devoid of technologies and often have little knowledge on how best to assist and guide their children. In today’s digital world, 90 percent of a child’s socialisation occurs online. As the range of social media platforms grows, so too does the opportunity for bullying and stalking. Often parents have no idea their child is a victim and kids are unlikely to report it for fear of losing access to their technology, which to them, is the equivalent of "social death”.

 

Teens are often unaware that their words, and or photos, can sometimes find their way to an unexpected audience with undesirable consequences. The key is not to fear technology, but to embrace it. In this series, parents can learn how to keep their children safe from online predators.

 

Please take a look at these fabulous resources for parents navigating and supporting young people in the digital age. House Leaders and the College Psychologist are also available if you have any questions or concerns about your child and can be contacted through the front office.

 

Gambling

Betting companies are developing instant gratification for sensation-seeking adolescents.

 

 

 

Internet Addition

Young people today don’t have the maturity to use their digital devices responsibly.

 

 

 

 

Online Pornography

Parents feel ill-equipped to have conversations around pornography with their kids.

 

 

 

Social Media and Digital Reputation

What kids do and post online, the sites they visit and the things they say is permanent.

 

 

Sexting

Sexting has rewound from teens and seeped into the playgrounds of primary schools.

 

 

 

Cyberbullying

Victims and witnesses should be encouraged to stand up to the aggressors.

 

 

 

 

 

Ms Anne Hodkinson | College Psychologist