Better Internet for Kids

Most young people have already seen and experienced everything on the internet. Including things they shouldn't necessarily see or experience: pornography, cyberbullying, violence. Many adults assume that young people accept such content without reflection. The online video format "Truth be told" shows that this isn't the case. Here, young people talk about their experiences online. How and when did they first encounter topics like sexting, hate speech, or conspiracy theories, and how do they perhaps feel about these events now, with a bit of distance?

Original title: "Stoppt Mobbing!"

This text is a comprehensive cybersecurity infographic published by the CZ.NIC association (part of the Czech Safer Internet Centre) to protect students and young people from digital threats.The board collects tips for young people on the following topics:

Bullying, whether physical or psychological, as well as its “online” form (cyberbullying), is one of the serious risks that affect the lives of children and young people, and can affect each of us at least once in our lives. We can find ourselves in the role of a victim, a witness, or even be close to the aggressor or his helpers. It can happen almost anywhere – at school, in a sports or hobby group, at a camp, in a children's home, other institutional or alternative family care facility. Or at the workplace and in the online environment.

Did you know that almost half of children in Czechia have received a nude or partially nude photo at some point in their lives? And 1/5 teenagers admit to having sent such a photo themselves… But intimate material doesn't have to remain only in the hands of the person to whom it was originally intended... Sexting is a relatively common part of adolescence. 

This page by the Bulgarian Safe Internet Centre (SafeNet.bg) explains cyberbullying among children and provides guidance on prevention and intervention. 

It details how online bullying occurs 24/7 through fake profiles, offensive messages, and shared media, causing severe emotional distress and isolation. 

To protect children, parents are advised to maintain open communication, boost self-esteem, enforce strict social media privacy settings, and collaborate with schools. 

The leaflet “Cyberbullying” explains what the term means, how to help victims of bullying, and how to defend yourself against bullying in the digital world – summarised in a compact and simple way.

Hate speech is increasingly prevalent online, especially on social media. Even though young people are rarely the originators of hateful posts, they often share rumors and fake news without question. 

This leaflet provides information and tips on how to deal with online hate effectively and verify questionable information.
 

What is cyberbullying? How can you defend yourself against it, and what should you do if someone else is affected?

Take the quiz to test your knowledge!

What is online civic courage?

How can I stand up for others and what's the point of reporting posts?

Test your knowledge!