Facebook offers several tools to help parents ensure their children’s online experience is secure and appropriate. Owned by Meta, Facebook provides a robust platform with various privacy and security features. This guide will focus on the essential steps to set up effective parental controls on your child’s Facebook account.
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Establishing screen time guidelines can be challenging. It’s difficult to determine what amount is excessive, and even more challenging to get children to adhere to these guidelines.
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Recent years have shown that while educational technology is increasingly embedded in our learning environments, its effectiveness often falls short of expectations. This issue was highlighted in “The Great School Rethink,” which devoted an entire chapter to it.
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In today’s digital world, it’s important for families to create a unified approach to screen time and technology use. A Family Digital Alliance can help establish healthy digital habits, promote open communication, and protect against online risks. Here are key elements to consider when forming your family’s digital agreement:
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Social networks have transformed how we connect, stay updated, and share aspects of our daily lives. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok are used for maintaining relationships, sharing experiences, keeping informed and voicing opinions.
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The discussion around online child safety has gained significant attention, reflecting both the immediate risks to children and the broader implications for society when mitigating these dangers. Recent decisions by major tech companies, such as Apple’s delay in launching child safety features and Instagram’s postponement of its “Instagram for Kids,” highlight the complexities involved in protecting young internet users.
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South Africa ranks as the fourth highest in the world for cyberbullying rates, according to a global survey conducted by YouGov. Shockingly, one in every five teens is targeted, with 84% of their peers aware of the victimization. In today’s digital era, cyberbullying has emerged as a significant threat, affecting not just students but also parents who grapple with its lasting impacts.
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