Parents & Caregivers

Young people are likely to come across a range of different material when exploring the internet. While a lot of this material will be fun, educational or informative, some of the content they view may be upsetting or cause them distress.

NetSafe’s Contact Centre frequently receives calls from concerned parents and caregivers who are wondering how best to help their child online. Look through the information provided by clicking on the links on the left or using the search engine above.

There is a lot of information in the 'Young People' section of this website. It is written for 10-14 year olds and you may find interesting information to share with your children. Take a look at the  'Young People' section too.

Children from 3 years of age up ARE exploring the internet and using technology. For more information on educating and helping the very young online have a look at www.hectorsworld.com

This article contains pointers and suggestions for people who are thinking about having a cybersafety conversation with their children. Of Digital Birds and CyberBees