Among parents of 5-15 year olds, 48% stated that they “trust their child to be sensible online.” (OfCom, 2019)
Is this enough? Talking about online safety with your children is a key mediation strategy. Check out the information below from Internet Matters on how to create a great environment for your children to talk about their online use.
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