Born between 1997 and 2021, this generation has grown up with technology, mobile phones, social media, the Internet and ”on-demand” entertainment. They are the most connected generation with groups of friends and fans on messaging apps, social media, live streaming and they will never leave home without their phone. If they do, their FOMO (fear…
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As parents, you are responsible if your child bullies anyone in real life or online. You could be held liable for damages and costs incurred by the victim. Parents need to teach children to treat others the same way they would like to be treated. You also need to model the ideal behaviour you’d like…
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Don’t underestimate the impact of cyberbullying on your child. Take it very seriously. Don’t play the incident down. To your child this is a very big moment in their lives. Explain to your child that this is not his fault. There is nothing anyone can do or say to make him deserve to be bullied…
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Usually, the parents are the last to know that their children are being bullied online. Many children keep this secret from their families and suffer in silence due to the embarrassment and shame involved. To find out more about cyberbullying and how it is different from physical bullying, please see the article here. Signs that…
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An operating system is a software that comes with any device. It is what enables the device to function. You can configure parental controls on the operating system of any device such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, computers, ebook readers and gaming consoles. Here are the settings from the most popular operating systems in use:…
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In 2021 we saw an increase in scams that target the older generation. The scammer will call a grandparent pretending to be one of their grandchildren. He/she will tell a story of how they are in very big trouble and need some money urgently. You are welcome to watch the short video or read the…
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