Better Internet for Kids

The poster contains words of support for the person affected by hate, and encouragement to seek help. 

The poster encourages people (witnesses) to react when they observe signs of violence on the internet. 

The Media Council for Children and Young People has developed a new material for parent-teacher meetings in elementary schools (1th-3th grade) in Denmark. The material focuses on screen use and agreements between parents in school classes.

The leaflet explains how to support young people in consciously building their online image. 

It shows that social media can help with self-expression, building relationships, and developing digital skills, but also carries risks such as pressure to compare, identity crises, loss of privacy, or cyberbullying. It provides guidance for teachers and educators on how to talk with teenagers and young people, emphasising trust, reflection, and strengthening self-esteem, resilience, and critical thinking. 

The leaflet addresses the issue of harmful online content (so-called patotreści) and the risks they pose to children and young people. 

It explains what harmful content is, how young people may encounter it, and the consequences of being exposed to materials that promote violence, vulgarity, or self-destructive behaviours. It also provides practical guidance for teachers and educators on how to talk with children and teenagers about such content, how to recognise it, and how to respond in order to support safe internet use. 

The leaflet addresses the issue of disinformation and the susceptibility of young people to online manipulation. 

It explains the differences between disinformation, misinformation, and malinformation, the mechanisms that support the spread of false content, and why youth are more likely to believe it. 

It also provides practical tips for adults (parents and caregivers, as well as teachers and educators) on how to support young people in developing critical thinking and using digital media consciously.

The leaflet addresses the issue of cyberbullying and online hate – their causes, mechanisms, and the roles of the perpetrator, bystander, and victim. 

It provides guidance on what to pay attention to when talking with children and young people about hate, taking into account their age, gender, and personal situation. It also offers concrete educational and preventive actions to counteract hate and support young people in using the internet safely. 

The leaflet addresses the issue of online grooming, which is the act of luring children on the internet for sexual exploitation. 

It explains the warning signs that may indicate a child’s involvement in a dangerous online relationship, and highlights the types of conversations that should raise adults’ concerns. 

It also provides guidance on how to protect children from grooming and how to respond in cases of suspected or confirmed abuse. 

The poster calls on the haters (or perpetrators of online abuse/harassment) to reflect on their actions, and highlights the legal consequences. 

The dependence on technology could take different forms, including gaming addiction and gambling disorder. It is crucial to understand the dynamics of these phenomena in order to activate adequate prevention and intervention measures.

This topic was addressed in a webinar held on December 12, 2024, organised by the Italian Safer Internet Centre Generazioni Connesse together with the association La Banda degli Onesti ETS ODV, with the participation of Telefono Donna Italia.