Better Internet for Kids

Nowadays, disinformation can spread faster than ever. Social media platforms and messaging services enable the large-scale sharing of false information, often automated and supported by artificial intelligence (AI), making it appear surprisingly authentic.

Given the growing scale of the phenomenon, government authorities, research institutes, and even the European Union (EU) have been addressing this issue for several years. Numerous campaigns aim to inform and raise public awareness.

As a firefighter, you are part of a large community where the "we" is more important than the "I". Therefore, keep in mind: You have a role model function, also on your private social media profiles, and what you communicate and spread publicly will also reflect on your fire brigade. This informative flyer offers tips and information for fire brigade members on their own responsible online presence.

The Green Pass in Austria includes verifiable proof ("certificates") that one has received a Corona vaccination ("Vaccination Certificate"), has a current negative Corona test ("Test Certificate") or has recovered has ("Test Certificate"), or has recovered from COVID-19 ("Recovery Certificate"). The Green Pass may be presented in digital or hard copy form.

In the guidelines for preschoolers, we bring recommendations from experts about the time that children spend in front of screens, we write about understanding media depending on age, sharenting, which behaviors can be a warning sign that a child is a victim or a perpetrator of violence. The guidelines also contain advice for parents as well as for teachers, and instructions are given regarding handling in the case of electronic violence.

In the guidelines for elementary school children, we bring recommendations from experts about the time that children spend in front of screens, we write about understanding media depending on age, sharenting, which behaviors can be a warning sign that a child is a victim or a perpetrator of violence. The guidelines also contain advice for parents as well as for teachers, and instructions are given regarding handling in the case of electronic violence.

In the guidelines for high school children, we bring recommendations from experts about sharenting, online challenges, responsible gaming, online sexual harrasment, which behaviors can be a warning sign that a child is a victim or a perpetrator of violence. The guidelines also contain advice for parents as well as for teachers, and instructions are given regarding handling in the case of electronic violence.

A lot of young people are almost continuously engaged in online social contact. What do young people do digitally? Via which social media? How do they experience it? How does this affect your family? How can you as a parent guide your teenager in dealing with digital media? A webinar full of parenting tips for parents about their teenager's social media use.

The responses to MLL's Youth media use survey were collected through an online survey during November 2023. A total of 3,627 young people between the ages of 9 and 22 responded to the survey.

The Internet is an important place for young people to strengthen friendships, but many also encounter bullying and harassment there, experiences of being an outsider and loneliness, and addiction. 35 percent of young people would like to reduce their use of the Internet, but feel that they cannot. They expect adults and service providers to play an active role, limit and care.

The invitation to participate in this competition is extended to children and teachers who have engaged in our plan to conduct activities promoting safety principles online.

Our theme, "Adolescents' wellbeing in the digital world", addresses the crucial need to prioritize digital wellbeing among young individuals and explores how they choose to cultivate and maintain it amidst persisting online risks.

Parents & Media surveys attitudes towards children’s media use among parents and other caretakers with children aged 0-18 years. It is one of three reports in the series Kids and Media based on Sweden’s largest survey on children's media habits and attitudes. This survey is carried out every second year. The parents answer questions concerning their children’s media use and their opinions about it.