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What is digital resilience?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\nThe best definition of digital resilience I have seen so far comes from the\u00a0Digital Resilience Working Group<\/a>, The UK Council for Child Internet Safety:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\n\u201cDigital resilience involves having the ability to understand when you are at risk online, knowing what to do if anything goes wrong, learning from your experiences of being online, and being able to recover from any difficulties or upsets.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
They have also put together a helpful\u00a0<\/span>framework\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>to\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>help parents and young people understand digital resilience:<\/p>\nUnderstand<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 an individual understands when they are at risk online and can make informed decisions about the digital space they are in.<\/p>\nKnow<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 an individual knows what to do to seek help from a range of appropriate sources.<\/p>\nRecover\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 an individual can recover when things go wrong online by receiving the appropriate level of support to aid recovery.<\/p>\nLearn\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 an individual learns from their experiences and is able to adapt their future choices where possible.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Why is digital resilience important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
\n- Children spend huge amounts of time online.<\/strong> On average, 8\u201312 year olds in the US use just under 5 hours of entertainment screen time a day, whilst teens use just under an average of 7 and a half hours (Common Sense Media<\/a>). And unlike many offline experiences which can be partly managed by creating physical distance, online experiences are hard to escape; they exist round the clock.<\/li>\n
- More time online equals more exposure to more threats online.<\/strong>\u00a01 in 4 internet users have experienced some kind of online harassment<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>36% have experienced some kind of cyber bullying<\/a>, whilst 87% of children have seen it happen online. Furthermore,\u00a0<\/span>rates of online harm<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>grew steeply during the initial stages of the pandemic, as children spent more time online. As Lauren Seager-Smith FRSA, CEO at\u00a0<\/span>Kidscape<\/a> says, \u201cOnline bullying is a growing issue for many children, and unlike on the playground, they can be exposed to it 24\/7.\u00a0 It is important that parents take steps to learn how to support their children by building digital resilience from an early age\u201d.<\/li>\n
- What happens online is harder for adults to detect.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Many negative internet experiences happen in private spaces, unobserved by friends or caring adults. It may be hard for a child to explain what they have experienced online; they are left to process it alone. The experience online can be even worse than the experience at the school gates.<\/li>\n
- Kids with digital resilience understand, recover and learn from negative online experiences faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>They are also less likely to make the same mistakes and less likely to have mental health issues over the long term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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How to help your child develop digital resilience<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
1. Teach boundaries from a young age.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nAt a young age, your child is most likely to be consuming the content you choose for them, or playing age-appropriate games.\u00a0 As they get older, their exposure to social networks, unchecked content and wider communities will likely increase.\u00a0 They will contribute more as creators and communicators in the digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n
It is at this stage, when they are more widely exposed to uncensored services and content, that your child is most in need of digital resilience. But developing the tools for resilience can begin well before they need them.\u00a0 When your child first starts to enjoy some screen time, boundary setting is important to regulate the time spent online.\u00a0 This teaches them that the user is in control of their own usage, and that there is a world beyond the screen.<\/p>\n
2. Equip children with the knowledge to make informed choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nAs your child gets older, they may start to move from simple games and children\u2019s videos, to more complex games, apps, messaging platforms and content.\u00a0 It is important that as they do, they develop an understanding of topics such as:<\/p>\n
\n- Understanding and controlling privacy settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Understanding messaging circles, and the difference between friends and strangers online.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Their role as a digital citizen\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 that what they do online could exist as a\u00a0<\/span>digital footprint<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>forever, and that digital resilience is just as much about their own behaviour as managing the behaviour of others.<\/li>\n
- Continuing to understand boundaries<\/strong>, and how to\u00a0<\/span>build an on and offline balance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Build a habit of consistent communication in your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nIf you start a habit in your home of discussing online activity openly<\/a> from an early age, it will be easier to encourage these conversations when they become more complex later on. Help your children to recognize that they can come to you (as the parent) without judgement if they need help or support.\u00a0 And keep it light \u2013 encourage your children to give themselves a break.\u00a0 They can\u2019t be perfect all the time, mistakes may happen, and that is OK.<\/p>\n4. Encourage and support your teenager\u2019s independence.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nBy the time your child is a teenager, you may be allowing them more unrestricted access to the wider internet.\u00a0 By this stage, they are finding their identity and learning how to independently navigate the world. They may be struggling with challenges such as body image, sexual identity and relationships. Social media in particular can be a challenge for some young people at this age.<\/p>\n
Nurturing self-awareness in your child is particularly important, encouraging them to recognise if something is promoting negative feelings and to stop engaging if this is the case. Encourage them to discuss any issues they are facing and, if required, to seek support either from you, a friend, or a trusted resource.<\/p>\n
5. Use a parental control tool<\/a> as your child grows.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nChildren develop their social and emotional skills at different rates, which is why age-appropriate guidelines for apps may have their limits.\u00a0 As an engaged parent, you are in a good position to understand your child\u2019s emotional and social development. By using a parental control tool like Qustodio, you can curate their online experience to allow your child access to the internet at a level which is proportionate to their level of digital resilience.<\/p>\n
While your child is building their digital resilience, you can block inappropriate sites or apps, set time-limits, or\u00a0manage safe searches<\/a> to help keep your kids safe. As they become more emotionally mature and able to identify safe or unsafe spaces for themselves, then it may be appropriate to release some of the restrictions, allowing them to experience more of the internet and opening up to social media<\/a> as they grow. In doing this, you can find a healthy balance between independence and security<\/strong>, in an era when having the skills to positively navigate the online environment is critical.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When we talk about building resilience in kids, every parent knows it\u2019s about helping them develop the knowledge, confidence and strength to resist adversity, manage uncertainty and recover from upsetting or traumatic events. But when I talk about digital resilience, many parents seem unsure. That\u2019s a shame for two reasons. One, because digital resilience is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":1998,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
\r\n What is digital resilience? And why is it so important for kids to learn this skill today?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\r\n By Georgie Powell, Digital Wellbeing Expert and founder of Space<\/a> and Sentient Digital.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\r\n When we talk about building resilience in kids, every parent knows it\u2019s about helping them develop the knowledge, confidence and strength to resist adversity, manage uncertainty and recover from upsetting or traumatic events. But when I talk about digital resilience, many parents seem unsure. That\u2019s a shame for two reasons. One, because digital resilience is really just the same thing as \u2018regular\u2019 resilience just applied to the child\u2019s interaction with the online world. Secondly, because digital resilience is so incredibly important. <\/p><\/div>
\r\n What is Digital Resilience?<\/strong><\/h3>The best definition of digital resilience I have seen so far comes from the\u00a0 Digital Resilience Working Group<\/a>, The UK Council for Child Internet Safety. They say: \u201cDigital resilience involves having the ability to understand when you are at risk online, knowing what to do if anything goes wrong, learning from your experiences of being online, and being able to recover from any difficulties or upsets<\/em>.\u201d Digital Resilience Working Group<\/a>, The UK Council for Child Internet Safety. <\/p><\/div>\r\n They have also put together a helpful framework <\/strong>to <\/strong>help parents and young people understand digital resilience:<\/p>- Understand<\/strong> - an individual understands when they are at risk online and can make informed decisions about the digital space they are in<\/li>
- Know<\/strong> - an individual knows what to do to seek help from a range of appropriate sources<\/li>
- Recover <\/strong>- an individual can recover when things go wrong online by receiving the appropriate level of support to aid recovery<\/li>
- Learn <\/strong>- an individual learns from their experiences and is able to adapt their future choices where possible <\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n
Why is Digital Resilience important?<\/strong><\/h3>- Children spend huge amounts of time online.<\/strong>\u00a0 On average, 8 - 12 year olds in the US use just under 5 hours of entertainment screen time a day, whilst teens use just under an average of 7 and a half hours (Common Sense Media<\/a>).\u00a0 And unlike many offline experiences which can be partly managed by creating physical distance, online experiences are hard to escape; they exist 24 \/ 7.\u00a0\u00a0
\r\n<\/li>- More time online equals more exposure to more threats online.<\/strong>\u00a0 1 in 4 internet users have experienced some kind of online harassment<\/a> and 36% have experienced some kind of cyber bullying<\/a>, whilst 87% of children have seen it happen online. Furthermore, rates of online harm<\/a> grew steeply during the initial stages of the pandemic, as children spent more time online. \u201cOnline bullying is a growing issue for many children, and unlike on the playground, they can be exposed to it 24 \/ 7.\u00a0 It is important that parents take steps to learn how to support their children by building digital resilience from an early age\u201d.\u00a0 Lauren Seager-Smith FRSA, CEO Kidscape<\/a>.
\r\n<\/li>- What happens online is harder for adults to detect. <\/strong>Many negative internet experiences happen in private spaces, unobserved by friends or caring adults. It may be hard for a child to explain what they have experienced online; they are left to process it alone. The experience online can be even worse than the experience at the school gates.\u00a0
\r\n<\/li>- Kids with Digital Resilience, understand, recover and learn from negative online experiences faster. <\/strong>They are also less likely to make the same mistakes and less likely to have mental health issues over the long term.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n
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\r\n<\/div>\r\n How to develop Digital Resilience in your child<\/strong><\/h3>- Teach boundaries from a young age. <\/strong>At a young age, your child is most likely to be consuming set-content, or playing age-appropriate games.\u00a0 As they get older, their exposure to social networks, unchecked content and wider communities will likely increase.\u00a0 They will contribute more as creators and communicators in the digital ecosystem.\u00a0 It is at this stage, when they are more widely exposed to uncensored services and content, that your child is most in need of digital resilience. But developing the tools for resilience can begin well before they need them.\u00a0 When your child first starts to enjoy some screen time, boundary setting is important to regulate the time spent online.\u00a0 This teaches them that the user is in control of their own usage, and that there is a world beyond the screen.\u00a0\u00a0
\r\n<\/li>- Equip children with knowledge to make informed choices. <\/strong>As your child gets older, they may start to move from simple games and children\u2019s videos, to more complex games, apps, messaging platforms and content.\u00a0 It is important that as they do, they develop an understanding of topics such as:
\r\n
\r\n>Understanding and controlling privacy settings<\/strong>
\r\n>Understanding messaging circles, and the difference between friends and strangers online\t<\/strong>
\r\n>Their role as a digital citizen <\/strong>- that what they do online could exist as a digital footprint<\/strong> forever, and that digital resilience is just as much about their own behaviour as managing the behaviour of others.\u00a0 (See Common Sense Media for some fantastic resources on Digital Citizenship<\/a>)
\r\n>Continuing to understand boundaries<\/strong>, and to build on and offline balance<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0
\r\n<\/li>- Build a habit of consistent communication in your home. <\/strong>If you start a habit in your home of discussing online activity openly from an early age, it will be easier to encourage these conversations when they become more complex later on<\/em>.\u00a0 Help your children to recognise that they can come to you (as the parent) without judgement if they need help or support.\u00a0 And keep it light - encourage your children to give themselves a break.\u00a0 They can\u2019t be perfect all the time, mistakes may happen, and that is OK.\u00a0\u00a0
\r\n<\/li>- Encourage and support your teenager\u2019s independence. <\/strong>By the time your child is a teenager, you may be allowing them more unrestricted access to the wider internet.\u00a0 By this stage, they are finding their identity and learning how to independently navigate the world. \u00a0 They may be struggling with challenges such as body image, sexual identity and relationships.\u00a0 Social media in particular can be a challenge for some young people at this age.\u00a0 Nurturing self-awareness in your child is particularly important, encouraging\u00a0 them to recognise if something is promoting negative feelings and to stop engaging if this is the case. Encourage them to discuss any issues they are facing and, if required, to seek support either from you, a friend, or a trusted resource.\u00a0\u00a0
\r\n<\/li>- Use a parental control tool as your child grows. <\/strong>Children develop their social and emotional skills at different rates, which is why age-appropriate guidelines for apps may have their limits.\u00a0 As an engaged parent, you are in a good position to understand your child\u2019s emotional and social development.\u00a0 By using a parental control tool like Qustodio<\/a>, you can curate their online experience to allow your child access to the internet at a level which is proportionate to their level of digital resilience. <\/em>Whilst your child is building their digital resilience, you can block inappropriate sites or apps, set time-limits, or manage safe searches<\/a> to help keep your kids safe.\u00a0 As they become more emotionally mature and able to identify safe or unsafe spaces for themselves, then it may be appropriate to release some of the restrictions, allowing them to experience more of the internet as they grow.\u00a0 In doing this, you can find a healthy balance between independence and security, in an era when having the skills to positively navigate the online environment is critical.<\/em><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\r\n
Footnotes:<\/strong><\/h3>- UKCIS Digital Resilience Working Group<\/a><\/em> (DRWG)<\/li>
- The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens 2019<\/em> <\/a>(Common Sense Media)<\/li>
- 51 Critical Cyberbullying Statistics in 2020<\/a><\/em>Broadband Search<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n
More on online safety and digital wellbeing:<\/strong><\/h3>- How to Protect your Child from the Increasing Risk of Harm Online<\/a><\/em> <\/strong>(Georgie Powell)<\/li>
- For Every Hour of Screen-time, One Hour of Fresh Air<\/a> <\/em>(Joan Amor\u00f3s)<\/li>
- How to Keep Your Kid\u2019s Online Searches Safe<\/a><\/em> (Qustodio)<\/li>
- Digi Duck Stories<\/a><\/em> (Childnet)<\/li>
- Smartie the Penguin<\/a><\/em> (Childnet)<\/li>
- Digital Resilience Toolkit<\/a><\/em> (Internet Matters)<\/li>
- The Diana Awards<\/a> <\/em>f (Anti-Bullying Pro)<\/li>
- Free parenting course on online bullying<\/a> <\/em>(Kidscape)<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n
Where to get Qustodio<\/strong><\/h3>- Qustodio for Android<\/strong> (Download from Google Play<\/a>)<\/li>
- \u200eQustodio for iOS Phone & iPad<\/strong> (Download from Apple App Store<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\r\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[47,46],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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The best definition of digital resilience I have seen so far comes from the\u00a0Digital Resilience Working Group<\/a>, The UK Council for Child Internet Safety:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cDigital resilience involves having the ability to understand when you are at risk online, knowing what to do if anything goes wrong, learning from your experiences of being online, and being able to recover from any difficulties or upsets.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n They have also put together a helpful\u00a0<\/span>framework\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>to\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>help parents and young people understand digital resilience:<\/p>\n Understand<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 an individual understands when they are at risk online and can make informed decisions about the digital space they are in.<\/p>\n Know<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 an individual knows what to do to seek help from a range of appropriate sources.<\/p>\n Recover\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 an individual can recover when things go wrong online by receiving the appropriate level of support to aid recovery.<\/p>\n Learn\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 an individual learns from their experiences and is able to adapt their future choices where possible.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2021\/10\/29124028\/67511b3a-0787-4981-b607-f09f2268bad1_ADR-IG-quote29_EN.jpeg” title_text=”What is digital resilience” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”55%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n 1. Teach boundaries from a young age.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n At a young age, your child is most likely to be consuming the content you choose for them, or playing age-appropriate games.\u00a0 As they get older, their exposure to social networks, unchecked content and wider communities will likely increase.\u00a0 They will contribute more as creators and communicators in the digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n It is at this stage, when they are more widely exposed to uncensored services and content, that your child is most in need of digital resilience. But developing the tools for resilience can begin well before they need them.\u00a0 When your child first starts to enjoy some screen time, boundary setting is important to regulate the time spent online.\u00a0 This teaches them that the user is in control of their own usage, and that there is a world beyond the screen.<\/p>\n 2. Equip children with the knowledge to make informed choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n As your child gets older, they may start to move from simple games and children\u2019s videos, to more complex games, apps, messaging platforms and content.\u00a0 It is important that as they do, they develop an understanding of topics such as:<\/p>\n 3. Build a habit of consistent communication in your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n If you start a habit in your home of discussing online activity openly<\/a> from an early age, it will be easier to encourage these conversations when they become more complex later on. Help your children to recognize that they can come to you (as the parent) without judgement if they need help or support.\u00a0 And keep it light \u2013 encourage your children to give themselves a break.\u00a0 They can\u2019t be perfect all the time, mistakes may happen, and that is OK.<\/p>\n 4. Encourage and support your teenager\u2019s independence.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n By the time your child is a teenager, you may be allowing them more unrestricted access to the wider internet.\u00a0 By this stage, they are finding their identity and learning how to independently navigate the world. They may be struggling with challenges such as body image, sexual identity and relationships. Social media in particular can be a challenge for some young people at this age.<\/p>\n Nurturing self-awareness in your child is particularly important, encouraging them to recognise if something is promoting negative feelings and to stop engaging if this is the case. Encourage them to discuss any issues they are facing and, if required, to seek support either from you, a friend, or a trusted resource.<\/p>\n 5. Use a parental control tool<\/a> as your child grows.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Children develop their social and emotional skills at different rates, which is why age-appropriate guidelines for apps may have their limits.\u00a0 As an engaged parent, you are in a good position to understand your child\u2019s emotional and social development. By using a parental control tool like Qustodio, you can curate their online experience to allow your child access to the internet at a level which is proportionate to their level of digital resilience.<\/p>\n While your child is building their digital resilience, you can block inappropriate sites or apps, set time-limits, or\u00a0manage safe searches<\/a> to help keep your kids safe. As they become more emotionally mature and able to identify safe or unsafe spaces for themselves, then it may be appropriate to release some of the restrictions, allowing them to experience more of the internet and opening up to social media<\/a> as they grow. In doing this, you can find a healthy balance between independence and security<\/strong>, in an era when having the skills to positively navigate the online environment is critical.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When we talk about building resilience in kids, every parent knows it\u2019s about helping them develop the knowledge, confidence and strength to resist adversity, manage uncertainty and recover from upsetting or traumatic events. But when I talk about digital resilience, many parents seem unsure. That\u2019s a shame for two reasons. One, because digital resilience is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":1998,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" By Georgie Powell, Digital Wellbeing Expert and founder of Space<\/a> and Sentient Digital.<\/a><\/p><\/div> When we talk about building resilience in kids, every parent knows it\u2019s about helping them develop the knowledge, confidence and strength to resist adversity, manage uncertainty and recover from upsetting or traumatic events. But when I talk about digital resilience, many parents seem unsure. That\u2019s a shame for two reasons. One, because digital resilience is really just the same thing as \u2018regular\u2019 resilience just applied to the child\u2019s interaction with the online world. Secondly, because digital resilience is so incredibly important. <\/p><\/div> The best definition of digital resilience I have seen so far comes from the\u00a0 Digital Resilience Working Group<\/a>, The UK Council for Child Internet Safety. They say: \u201cDigital resilience involves having the ability to understand when you are at risk online, knowing what to do if anything goes wrong, learning from your experiences of being online, and being able to recover from any difficulties or upsets<\/em>.\u201d Digital Resilience Working Group<\/a>, The UK Council for Child Internet Safety. <\/p><\/div> They have also put together a helpful framework <\/strong>to <\/strong>help parents and young people understand digital resilience:<\/p>\n
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How to help your child develop digital resilience<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What is digital resilience? And why is it so important for kids to learn this skill today?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
What is Digital Resilience?<\/strong><\/h3>
Why is Digital Resilience important?<\/strong><\/h3>
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\r\n>Understanding and controlling privacy settings<\/strong>
\r\n>Understanding messaging circles, and the difference between friends and strangers online\t<\/strong>
\r\n>Their role as a digital citizen <\/strong>- that what they do online could exist as a digital footprint<\/strong> forever, and that digital resilience is just as much about their own behaviour as managing the behaviour of others.\u00a0 (See Common Sense Media for some fantastic resources on Digital Citizenship<\/a>)
\r\n>Continuing to understand boundaries<\/strong>, and to build on and offline balance<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0
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\r\n<\/li>Footnotes:<\/strong><\/h3>
More on online safety and digital wellbeing:<\/strong><\/h3>
Where to get Qustodio<\/strong><\/h3>