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Support your child to manage the risks in their online world but still enjoy its benefits.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="mtop20"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/1Header-P-C.png" alt="Mum watching teen son using computer, thinking about all the things he could be looking at or receiving" title="Mum watching teen son using computer, thinking about all the things he could be looking at or receiving"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>The use of social media platforms has exploded in the past decade</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>Things can change so fast, it's hard to keep track! Let’s catch up on some of the social media basics.</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <ul> <li>Young people use social media to connect with others they may or may not know offline in the ‘real world’</li> <li>Online profiles have basic information that forms your child’s social media identity - people identify each other through their profiles and also by what they post online</li> <li>Young children mostly start using social media to play online games; they may then graduate to platforms such as Instagram, Tumblr and Facebook</li> <li>Children as young as 6 access social media sites and their access increases with age</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container pbottom60" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-callout" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=""> <p>"Supporting your child to manage the risks on social media means they can safely enjoy all the benefits it has to offer."</p> </div> <div class="arrow" style="background-color: #b3d235"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-bullet-items" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class="mtop60 container"> <div class="titles text-center"> <h2 class="title">Social media can be enjoyable and beneficial for your kids</h2> <div class="subtitle"> <p>Contrary to what you might have heard, risk does not always equal harm on social media. Social media can offer many benefits for your kids:</p> </div> </div> <div class="items col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>To connect with family and friends</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Expand their social circle</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Share their creativity through music and art</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Explore different ideas</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Develop and express their unique identity</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Provide opportunities to learn with others</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>Types of social media commonly used</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>Social media is constantly changing and evolving. It can be hard to keep track of what platforms are most popular with your child and their friends.</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class=""> <div class="body"> <p>While there are too many to list in just one article, you can learn about them and get <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent" target="_blank">up-to-date information</a> on the <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/" target="_blank">eSafety</a> website. Some of the most popular <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide" target="_blank">eSafety Guides</a> include <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/messenger-kids" target="_blank">Messenger Kids</a>, <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/snapchat" target="_blank">Snapchat</a>, <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/w-app-slay" target="_blank">W App</a>, <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/youtube-kids" target="_blank">YouTube Kids</a>, <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/discord" target="_blank">Discord</a>, <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/kik" target="_blank">KiK </a>and <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/twitch" target="_blank">Twitch</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>The types of online platforms your kids may use include:</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-tile"> <div class=" "> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 "> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1A-P-SMAS.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Social media networks where people interact with others eg Facebook </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 "> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1B-P-SMAS.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Microblogging where users broadcast short messages eg Twitter, Tumblr </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 "> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1C-P-SMAS_0.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Media sharing where people share photos and videos eg YouTube, Instagram </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1D-P-SMAS.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Messaging apps that send SMS/texts/short videos eg Kik Messenger, Snapchat </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1E-P-SMAS.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Multi-player online games eg Moshi Monsters, Club Penguin, World of Warcraft </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container font-white p20 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-md-offset-3" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #1b324b;"> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class=""> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-sm-12"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class=""> <div class="body"> <h2>Report Unsafe Content</h2> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class=""> <div class="body"> <p>If you see unsafe content online or see your child engaging with it, you can make a complaint to the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 col-sm-12 text-center"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class=""><a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/">  <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/eSafety_Commissioner_logo-1_1.png" alt="eSafety" title="eSafety"> </a> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-buttons"> <div class=""> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  <a class="btn btn_transparent--white " href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=ar&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting/offensive-and-illegal-content-complaints/report-offensive-or-illegal-content" target="_blank"> Report Unsafe Content </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="container p40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28"> <div class="body"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-bullet-items" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class="mtop60 container"> <div class="titles text-center"> <h2 class="title">Common risks on social media for kids</h2> <div class="subtitle"> <p>Some of the things you may worry your kids are exposed to include:</p> </div> </div> <div class="items col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Access to inappropriate content such as pornography</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Sexting and image-based abuse (also known as revenge porn)</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Having their personal information shared</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Being <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/teens/issues/what-online-grooming?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=ar&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">groomed online</a></p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Being embarrassed, harassed or attacked on social media</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Accidentally downloading viruses or malware</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container pbottom60" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-callout" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=""> <p>“I keep an eye on what my daughter is posting on social media by ‘friending’ her on Facebook and checking in regularly”</p> <p><strong>- Joy, parent to 13 year old</strong></p> </div> <div class="arrow" style="background-color: #b3d235"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-bullet-items" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class="mtop60 container"> <div class="titles text-center"> <h2 class="title">Empower yourself and your child to take steps to stay safe</h2> <div class="subtitle"> <p>Talk to them about things they can do to minimise the risks. Educate yourself about the steps you can take if things get out of hand or potentially dangerous.</p> </div> </div> <div class="items col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Provide a clear expectation about their online behaviour</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Use strong passwords and update them regularly</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Encourage them not to share passwords with friends</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Teach them about the consequences of sharing something online</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Encourage them to connect only with people they know offline</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Keep identifying information to a minimum eg do not reveal their location</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Encourage them to talk with a trusted adult about online issues</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Contact Police immediately if you become aware of grooming on social media</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Change privacy settings so only friends and family can view their profiles and posts</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Be aware of what your child is doing online and who they talk with</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>While social media is usually a regular part of a young person's life, it's good to know that your child is staying safe</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>Talking to your child about the risks and benefits of social media can help them navigate these platforms safely.</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <p>Encourage them to contact Kids Helpline for additional support, tips and strategies. They can <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/get-help/phone-counselling/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=ar&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">call</a> us, start a <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/get-help/webchat-counselling/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=ar&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">WebChat</a> or <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/get-help/email-counselling/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=ar&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">email</a> us today.</p> <p>As a parent, you're not alone in supporting your child through their use of social media. 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