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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.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Navigating AI Relationships
READ MORE"AI is transforming many areas, including how we form relationships, and their impact on identity development is clear. It is essential to understand both the opportunities and challenges these technologies present."
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
SPECIAL REPORT: Social Media Influencers
READ MORE"Social media influencers often present a curated, filtered version of their lives, showcasing only the positive aspects. This can create unrealistic beauty standards, success and happiness for children. Constant exposure to this may lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-worth and dissatisfaction."
Dr Emma Woodward
SPECIAL REPORT: Mobile Phone Separation Anxiety
READ MORE"Critics argue that there is no evidence that a mobile phone ban is effective. However, this is a mischaracterisation of evidence. Peer reviewed literature shows that there would be a number of positive impacts for students relating to such bans at school."
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
SPECIAL REPORT: Online Game Fortnite
READ MORE“The game can be problematic for those kids who play in an ‘obsessive way’. It will interfere with their sleep, it will interfere with, obviously, homework, and it’ll interfere with normal relationships at home.”
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
