As Australia gradually begins the slow path out of lockdown, digital safety should remain high on every parent’s radar as the threat of online abuse remains.
It’s interesting to note that many adults voiced concerns about the Australian government’s COVID-19 tracing app, yet many of these same adults are handing over their own devices to their children to use various apps without considering the potential consequences.
After all, UNICEF has admitted that the internet is as unsafe for children as the real world. Steps need to be taken to protect them.
It is important to remember that apps such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat and TikTok all have suggested age limits and aren’t always suitable for younger children. Most require all users to be at least 13 years old. Teens’ and tweens’ brains are still developing rapidly and have a tendency towards risk, meaning… Read the rest