Better Internet for Kids

It’s easy to forget what real relationships are made of — effort, uncertainty, and vulnerability. But what happens when your “perfect partner” is a machine? Always listens, never complains, and gives you exactly what you want… sounds ideal, right? Or is it a trap?

PPodcast guest is Nora Vlášková, M.A. is a psychotherapist specialising in relationships, infidelity, and personal crises. She originally studied law and worked in criminal justice before transitioning into psychotherapy. She now leads online courses on relationships and is a regular voice in the media. 

We Are Fearless is an original educational podcast and web series created within the Generazioni Connesse project. Hosted by Alba, a young speaker, and Cleo, an ironic yet insightful AI voice, each episode features a teenager sharing a personal challenge linked to their online life, opening space for reflection and dialogue.

20 per cent of teenagers and adolescents spend more than four hours a day on their phones or social media. How much screen time is still “okay,” and when does it become a risk for screen addiction?

When Glenn was 15, a nude photo of him was circulated online. Shortly afterwards, he took his own life. But if you call Glenn today, you're signing a petition for better protection for young people online. Call 0493 79 58 30 now, every call counts.

Child Focus has developed a practical and engaging lesson package designed to introduce young people to CyberSquad, an online platform where they can find help and support for online challenges. This workshop empowers students to explore CyberSquad while fostering empathy, solidarity, and problem-solving skills.

"I was the kind of teenager who would allow myself not to come home, not inform my parents about anything. I smoked and drank, and I was proud of it," says Eglė Kislovski, founder and leader of the program for teenagers, as well as an organizer of youth and adult camps.

Eglė is interviewed by members of the Children’s Line Advisory Team, Ūla and Lukas. The full conversation covers adolescence, the influence of friends and parents, and how to find happiness.

The issue of beauty ideals online and their impact on children and young people is complex. Research shows that exposure to beauty and body ideals on social media can lead to a poorer body image—to varying degrees. Research also shows that children (age 10-18) that spend a lot of time on social media tend to be more unhappy with their bodies and suffer from eating disorders to a greater extent than others in their age. In this short parental guide you can read more about the risks and get seven tips on how to talk to your child and give support. 

Sammanfattning:

I Ecpats rapport om pojkars perspektiv på jämställdhet framkommer oroande attityder när det gäller jämställdhet och makt i samhället. Många pojkar anser att flickor bär ansvaret för sin sexuella utsatthet och de tycker att jämställdhetsarbetet har gått för långt. Dessa åsikter förekommer även bland yngre pojkar.

English summary: 

This teaching package provides information and teaching methods for teachers in special and regular education. The methods are differentiated in terms of difficulty and group composition. Through this package young people learn the difference between sexting and non-consensual sexting, how to set their own boundaries online and how they can interpret and respect the boundaries of others. 

It is available in French and Dutch.