Social media websites lets people connect with people, organise groups and events, and find news and information. As most platforms offer their service for free they look to make money another way – normally via ads. Here we explain how social media companies generate revenue and what it means for users. How do social media…
As young people use more digital technology, it’s important parents teach them about online safety. While there might be a gap between what your child knows and how much you know about technology, you don’t have to be a tech expert to help. You can offer life skills, maturity and experience your child hasn’t developed…
Young people find the internet an easier place to explore their identity, to challenge adult norms and boundaries, experiment with relationships and practice a range of behaviours. But many of the consequences and implications of these things are amplified online. Netsafe’s research has identified that nearly 19% of New Zealand teens have experienced an unwanted…
Live streaming is becoming more popular as nearly anyone can do it if they have a phone or tablet and can use a platform that supports it. There are a lot of benefits to streaming, but like anything there are some risks. Why is live streaming popular? Basically anyone can live stream. This gives creators…
Learn more about Instagram and how you can help keep young people safe as they share their life in pictures
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand With so many ways to connect and be entertained, many parents worry about how much time their children spend online. Netsafe has put some advice together to help you work out what’s right for your family. How many hours a day should kids be spending online?…
Young people still need some guidance from adults, so they know how to get help if they need it. We’ve created this interactive tool to help you work out what you should think about talking to them about.
As a parent, it can be a shock to find out that your child has bullied someone online. Many parents find it difficult to know where to start with addressing this type of behaviour with their child. To help, we’ve put together some tips that may help you and your child: Keep calm and don’t…
It can be difficult to know where to start when thinking about keeping your children safe online. This is why Netsafe created the Family Safe Online Treaty to help all kids and their families to have a safe and positive time while using the internet and devices. Read our advice to get started. Family Safe…
Bring your own device (BYOD) is becoming more common in schools which means kids are using devices at school and at home. It’s important to teach them good habits from the beginning so if you’re thinking about giving your child a device or introducing them in the classroom, now’s the time to check out our…
