The main points we discussed were:
- Scary images and YouTube clips on things like Momo, Slender Man and 3am challenges are NOT REAL
- Following the app/movie/game age restrictions, especially when they are searching the internet independently. The age restrictions are there to suggest the age a person will be old enough to enjoy the app/movie/game and be able to work out what is real and what is not by themselves
- In the event they come across an image or an idea that is scary or makes them uncomfortable, they need to seek support from an adult
- Using kid-friendly sites like Kidrex and YouTube Kids will avoid advertisements for movies and games that are scary or not suitable for children
- If they are using social media, they need to turn off the location services, and create a private account. Never share their full name, address, or identifying features (like the school they attend or groups they belong to). We also discussed that using a picture (ie a cartoon of their favourite animal) is a safe option for their profile photo
- That a friend is a person you know, someone you would recognise and stop to talk to on the street. If it is a person that you do not know, block them or do not accept their friend request
- If anyone is unkind to them online, they need to block them and report it to an adult immediately
- Do not share passwords.
Thank you Siobhan and Joanne - your input was most appreciated! 😼
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