A generation of children is growing up with social media and the ‘like’ button and there’s growing concern about the impact that’s having on young minds.
Although social media apps are great for connectivity, they may also expose children and teens to appalling cyberbullying, viral self-harm dares, sextortion threats, and content promoting distorted ideals around body image.
Recently, we’ve seen AI technology being used to taunt bullying targets, further amplifying the impact of bullying and causing even greater distress for victims.
Life Ed is proud to play a key role in educating young people on how to navigate cyberbullying, digital reputation and online behaviour. This year, 120,000 Queensland children will participate in Life Ed modules relating to respectful relationships alone, helping to address the problems of violence and bullying.
Education in schools is vital, but parents need support too, to cope with a rapidly changing world. In our latest Life Ed podcast for parents, leading cybersafety educator Brett Lee discusses the recent debate around raising the social media user age to 16.
“If we could normalise in our community, that children who are 13,14 and 15 don’t use social media, the effects are going to be incredible,” he says.
Drawing on his practical experience as a cyber investigator, Brett explains how parents can stay up to date, ensure their child’s online safety and manage the risks of social media.
Listen to the full podcast interview here. 🎧
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You can follow Brett's working by following Internet Safe Education