Better Internet for Kids

The required age to register on a social network is 13.
It is important for children to understand that they have to wait until they are old enough to join, but that they can prepare for it. So how do you explain to your child that they are not old enough to be on social networks?

Social networks, video games or instant messaging: young people have more and more options to communicate online. It is not always easy to explain to them that they should be careful about what they share and with whom. But how can we teach them to be wary of strangers and protect their privacy online?

Today, digital devices have multiplied: tablets, computers, smartphones, consoles... Children have more and more ways of going on the Internet and may have difficulty regulating their screen time. Setting up a parental control can help support your child in his or her digital life. Why and how to set up parental controls at home?

When adults specifically approach minors on the Internet, this is called "cybergrooming". For example, children and young people are asked to send nude photos or to meet the perpetrators in real life.

How do I recognize cybergrooming?
Where do the attacks take place?
And how can I protect my child from cybergrooming?

In line with the klicksafe booklet "And then he wanted nudes", the family checklist offers an introduction to the topic of cybergrooming (sexual harassment online). Families can use the checklist to talk about warning signs, trusted persons and protective measures to prevent abuse.

Matching the klicksafe booklet "What's my child actually doing on Twitch?", the family checklist offers an entry point into the conversation and playful tasks to reflect together on a meaningful use of Twitch.

When adults specifically approach minors on the Internet, this is called "cybergrooming". For example, children and young people are asked to send nudes or to meet the perpetrators in real life.

What warning signs should I look out for?
How can I protect my child?
And what can I do if something does happen?

This explanatory video provides parents with an informative overview of the most important questions and answers on the topic.

The war in Ukraine is worrying people around the world and dominating the news.
Dealing with the war also plays a major role in schools. In addition to parents and guardians, teachers are important contact persons for adolescents. How can teachers address war in the classroom? How can they strengthen children and young people in dealing with disinformation and promote media and democratic competence? Our new klicksafe info sheet provides help for educators on these and other questions.

The war in Ukraine is worrying people around the world and dominating the news.
Children and young people in particular need support in dealing with war reporting. What should educators pay more attention to at the moment? Where can they find age-appropriate information for children and young people? How can they correctly assess the news? And where can they get advice and help to deal with concerns about war? Our new klicksafe info sheet provides help for parents on these and other questions.

When adults specifically approach minors on the Internet, this is called "cybergrooming". For example, children and young people are asked to send nude photos or to meet the perpetrators in real life.

The infographic gives parents an overview of the most relevant facts and recommendations for action on the topic.

What warning signs should I be aware of?
How can I protect my child?
And what can I do if something does happen?