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Child Online Safety: 5 things parents should do before handing over a device to their children

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Child Online Safety: 5 things parents should do before handing over a device to their children

Before handing over a device, talk to your child about strangers online, inappropriate content, cyberbullying, scams, privacy and the dangers of sharing photographs.

Establish clear rules on screen time, apps, social media, privacy and online communication before giving your child a device.

I am sure no parent wants to discover that their child has been exposed to explicit content, has been communicating with a stranger online, has been pressured to send inappropriate pictures, or has shared sensitive information about themselves or the family.

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