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CyberSafety Series
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 Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Navigating AI Relationships
READ MORE"AI is transforming many areas, including how we form relationships and their impact on identity development is significant. It is essential to understand both the opportunities and challenges these technologies present."
Dr Emma Woodward
SPECIAL REPORT: Gambling & Young People
READ MORE"The current generation of children and adolescents are growing up in an unprecedented time when it comes to gambling. A new grey area is emerging with gambling-like elements in video games and social media blurring the boundaries and creating headaches, both for parents and regulators."
Dr Emma Woodward
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: Sextortion
READ MORE"You may not have heard the term before, but you must understand what it is. There has been a 400% increase in this type of crime being reported to police now involving adolescent males at a terribly high rate."
Susan McLean
