Children’s Internet Safety 15 4. Model healthy online habits Promote positive online behaviour by practicing it yourself. Be mindful of the example you set and what you share online about your child, including their photos and videos. Encourage your child to be kind online and to support friends and family by sending positive messages or emojis. If they have classes online, encourage them to be respectful of others and to be mindful of what can be seen on camera to maintain privacy. Be alert if your child appears to be upset or secretive with online activities. Reassure them that experiencing abuse or harassment is never their fault and they shouldn’t keep it a secret. Familiarize yourself with their school’s digital learning policies. Seek out local helplines and resources for the latest issues in keeping children safe online and how to report cyberbullying or inappropriate content. HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE ONLINE cont’d Think before you ACCEPT Before you accept a friend request you should have a look at their profile – and try to see who they are. Do you have friends in common? Are you from the same town? Don’t feel pressured to accept random friend requests. Sometimes people pretend to be someone they are not, and it’s hard to know if they are telling the truth. 5. Let them have fun and express themselves Spending time online can be a great opportunity for your children to be creative, learn, use their voices to share their views and support causes that are important to them. Encourage your child to use resources on the internet to help them get up and get moving, like online exercise videos for children and video games that require physical movement. Remember to balance online activities with an active lifestyle and offline recreation for a healthy balance in all aspects of life. unicef.org
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