Cybersafekids has warned parents about the potential dangers of purchasing smartphones and gaming devices as Christmas gifts. The charity emphasizes the need for treating the online world like the real world to protect children from risks such as sexting and cyberbullying. By being aware of the dangers and adopting simple steps, parents can navigate the new technological reality.
Cybersafekids has warned parents of the dangers of buying smartphones and gaming devices for Christmas . Head of education and innovation at the charity Philip Arneill, 49, said the online world should be treated like the real world to protect our kids. The former teacher from Belfast called for a more open conversation at home around the dangers including sexting and cyberbullying. By adopting simple steps parents can navigate the new technological reality.
Beware of every device Parents and guardians should be mindful of potential dangers posed from any device. Philip said: “Of the 12-year-old kids we surveyed last year, only 47% of them have smartphones. The smartphone is the third most popular device after tablets and games consoles. But a lot of the potential risks and harms that children come across online can equally occur through any kind of devices connected to the internet, like a games console or a table
Cybersafekids Parents Dangers Smartphones Gaming Devices Christmas Online World Children Risks Sexting Cyberbullying Technology
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