Cyber Stress
The Times (Times2, p.2) has published today a great article with lots of information and web links for parents to help them keep their children safe in the digital world. The main message is: Keep pace with your kids and be familiar with the sites and tools they are using. Teach them internet safety just as you would teach them road safety. Make sure they talk to a trusted adult should they have any concerns. Ask the school if they cover internet safety as part of the ICT lessons and if not, try to organize a talk on the subject. At http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/byronreview you can read about the Byron Review, an independent report for the government on the effects of media on children, with a special version for young people. Visit http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/beingsmart together with your child and read about how to stay safe online.