Demystifying fake news
A lot of what people see or read online is true, but sometimes it is deliberately published to misinform or deceive readers. When it has …
Posts in category Parenting
As parents and whānau start to do more digital parenting than ever before and with kids likely spending more time online, it’s important you can support your child to have a safe experience.
While there might be a gap between what your child knows and how much you know about digital technology, you don’t have to be a tech expert to help. Right and wrong are the same online as they are offline. You can offer life skills, maturity and experience your child hasn’t developed yet especially when it comes to safety behaviours – and Netsafe’s resources will help you.
Fortnite advice for parents
Fortnite has become ubiquitous amongst many young people. Players who compete in the Battle Royale version are dropped onto the game map and compete with …
How to talk to your child about sexting
Sexting, or the sending of nude or sexually explicit images, continues to be a topic of concern for parents and whānau. It can be hard …
Advice for parents about online grooming
As young people become more independent online, they can connect and communicate with people they don’t know. Often this is a positive experience, but sometimes your child …
Social media advice for parents
Social media can be a great way to stay connected to friends and family, however there can be some risks too. We’ve put together some …
Social media advertising
Social media websites lets people connect with people, organise groups and events, and find news and information. As most platforms offer their service for free …
What is a digital footprint?
Your digital footprint is the trail of ‘electronic breadcrumbs’ you leave behind you as you use the internet and it’s important to manage it carefully
7 tips for parents and whānau
As young people use more digital technology, it’s important parents teach them about online safety. While there might be a gap between what your child …
Advice on how to talk to your child about porn
The internet has made it a lot easier for children and young people to access porn online. Most online porn is free and doesn’t require …
Understanding young people’s online challenges
Young people find the internet an easier place to explore their identity, to challenge adult norms and boundaries, experiment with relationships and practice a range …