Internet & Social Media

The internet and social media are a phenomenon of the last 20 – 30 years. Most parents have not grown up with the internet and social media so may not understand the dangers, the obsession and how much they are part and parcel of our children’s lives. 

This Help Guide will educate you, highlight the dangers your children face and inform you of what you can do to help your children.

BOX 1 Online stalking and online bullying – This write up will explain what online stalking and bullying is, we will explain terms such as masquerading, trolling, flaming, doxing and creeping, how to safeguard your children, what you can do to help your child, and where you and your child go for help.

BOX 2 Online child abuse and online child grooming – Here we will go over what is online child abuse and child grooming, why they are dangerous and how these can affect your child, what you can do to safeguard your children, and where you and your child can go for help.

BOX 3 Online pornography -This webpage will give you an insight into what is online pornography, the law and online pornography, how you can safeguard your child, talking to your children about online porn, the damage it can do and who you and your child can contact for help. 

BOX 4 The dark web – Here we will explain to you exactly what the dark web is, what is available to buy or hire on the dark web, the dangers, how you can prevent your child accessing the dark web and who you and your child can contact for help. 

Please click on the relevant box and you will be taken to the write up on the topic.