Advice for parents
The internet can be a fun, educational and rewarding experience. Many children access the internet to help with their homework, research, chat and send instant messages to their friends and other people they have met online.
When you meet someone in person or talk face-to-face you can be certain that the person you are communicating with is who they say they are. This is more difficult on the internet, particularly for children who tend to be more naïve and trusting, and therefore more open to meeting predatory individuals online.
Children are more likely than adults to fall prey to strangers posing as someone who they would like to meet and interact with. Children could also inadvertently access sites that contain inappropriate material, such as pornography, racism or depictions of violence.
Parents need to make sure they take a few extra measures to ensure their children are protected when online.
Further information
For more information, please see the key resources for parents and cyber-safety information for parents.
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