#9 - April, 9, 2023
Helping Children and Young People with Managing Device Stress and Anxiety
With smartphones, tablets, laptops, and game consoles now the norm, it’s no surprise to learn that almost nine out of ten (89%, to be exact) 10 to 15-year-olds go online every day. Perhaps less expected is that more than one in four (27%) say their parents or carers don’t talk to them much – or, in fact, at all – about what they actually do in the digital world. This leaves many children feeling like they lack a source of emotional support if something online is causing them stress. As today’s guide discovers, maintaining regular communication about our digital lives is just one step trusted adults can take to help children feel more in control of how – and when – they use internet-enabled devices. Click here to view the guide prepared by National Online Safety. |