4th August 2020
When most of us were children mobile phones didn’t even exist, so it can feel quite alien to us when our children feel the need to have one. The ever growing market has tapped into the technology-thirsty young generation and there are even mobile phones for four year olds!
Family Lives recognises that giving your child a mobile phone can be a difficult decision. On the one hand you want to be able to keep in touch with them and know they are safe, whilst on the other you might have concerns about what type of content they could be trying to access, or inadvertently accessing. It can be a fraught time, but with the correct up to date information we hope that it will make it easier for you to make an informed decision. We have put together some top tips for parents of children, pre-teens and teenagers to make things a little easier.
The internet is a great resource for families helping with homework, shopping and staying in touch with friends and family; in addition many children and young people now meet their friends 'online' to play games alongside and against each other. But all of these innovative things you can do on the web are often overshadowed by the dangers and safety issues of being online. As children and young people use the internet more and more in their everyday lives, it is important that parents are equipped with as much information to keep their child safe.
At Family Lives, we often hear from families who are struggling to set up parental controls effectively. This could be because of IT skills or the way the controls have been set up. Some of the main Internet Service Providers have produced a video guide that shows you how to set up the much needed parental controls.
During these uncertain times, it can be very daunting and worrying for you and your family. If you would like further support and advice, you can call our helpline on 0808 800 2222 or email us at askus@familylives.org.uk. You can talk to us online via our live chat service which is open, Monday to Friday between 1.30pm and 5.30pm.
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