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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of our everyday lives. Young people in particular already use AI - whether it's AI chatbots for communication, AI search engines for school and everyday things, or AI avatars for social media or games. However, AI not only offers opportunities, but also risks: deepfakes, disinformation, idealised beauty standards by AI influencers, and the feared loss of creativity or jobs.

This guide provides practical advice and guidance on safely and responsibly navigating generative AI. 

Developed by Webwise (part of the Irish Safer Internet Centre), in collaboration with the ADAPT Centre and the National Parents Council, this resource was published on Safer Internet Day 2026. The guide includes the views of both young people and parents, and advice and talking points for parents and caregivers. 

Information material for parents, which includes recommendations on how parents can support their child’s safe, health-preserving, and responsible use of the internet and smart devices.

The material covers topics such as: making agreements with their child, including time management; opportunities and risks, age-appropriate content, sharing images and videos; scams; where to get help and advice, and so on.

INCIBE, part of the Spanish Safer Internet Centre, has developed family agreements for the proper use of devices within the family. This useful tool supports families in their mediation for a safer and responsible use of the internet by their children and teenagers.

It promotes family conversations on several hot topics for child online safety as screen time, parental controls, mobile-free zones, privacy and security options.

These time vouchers are a useful tool to support families in their mediation for a safer and responsible use of the internet by their children and teenagers.

It promotes responsibility and family conversations on screen time and disconnecting.

The vouchers are designed for parents and caregivers to give to young people with a specific time assigned (i.e. 30 minutes) and for a specific type of device use (videogames, social networks, movies and series). 

Kids need to act responsibly, disconnecting on time and giving the voucher back to their parents.

This is a useful tool to support teachers and educators in promoting a safer and responsible use of the internet at school.

These posters are designed to be shown at the computer lab, or any other classroom where there are devices to be used.

The main one includes key tips for safety and security. There are 5 additional posters with specific tips on:

• Secure passwords
• Reporting content
• Viruses/malwares
• Respectful online conversations
• Logging out when using public devices

Your guide to : 

• Talking to your kid about artificial intelligence (AI).
• Building healthy AI habits.
• Developing AI literacy.