Keeping safe online: Rules of engagement with social media, gaming and more

The internet is an inescapable part of our children’s lives. To protect them, experts say we need to put clear safety rules in place and keep the lines of communication open

YOU wanted your child to learn to swim or ride a bike, but you didn’t just say, “off you go”.

You put a process in place and you were very present in their first years learning this new skill. You had conversations about water safety, road safety. You taught the safe cross code, stressed the importance of wearing an armband.