This is step four of our Online Gaming Whānau Toolkit. You can find all other steps as accessible web content here. Agree and set expectations Once you have a good understanding of your child’s online gaming, it’s time to reach agreement. Netsafe has found teenagers are aware too much time spent online can negatively impact their…
This is step five of our Online Gaming Whānau Toolkit. You can find all other steps as accessible web content here. Teach some basics Let your kids know there are simple things they can do to look after themselves while playing. Most game manufacturers have a safety centre, and you should look at them together with…
This is step six of our Online Gaming Whānau Toolkit. You can find all other steps as accessible web content here. Be a role model Young people always watch what happens around them, so try not to be a hypocrite. Take a look at the way technology is used by people in your home. Ask yourself,…
This is step seven of our Online Gaming Whānau Toolkit. You can find all other steps as accessible web content here. Plan with them Young people need to know where to get help. Let your child know what is available if they experience challenges. Do you want them to talk to you, whānau, a trusted adult,…
Netsafe has created the Online Gaming Whanāu Toolkit to help parents and guardians get to a place where they are confident to engage with their children on the world of gaming. With eighty percent of children in New Zealand aged 8-17 having played games online, it’s important that parents and whānau are equipped to understand…
A look at the problems of harassment and bullying on phones and mobiles with advice on what you can do to protect yourself and those around you
Teaching kids about what’s real and what’s not, can be tricky but it’s important tamariki understand that just because something is online doesn’t mean it’s true. Here’s some advice to help you teach tamariki on how to spot fake news. What is fake news? Fake news is information that is either totally or in part inaccurate. It can…
Sometimes young people will see inappropriate, offensive or illegal content online even if they haven’t sought it out. It can pop-up during a game, someone could send you a link, a search can show explicit images or a misspelt word could return unexpected content. It’s hard to know what to do in this situation so Netsafe has developed some…
The internet has undoubtedly made our lives better. We have the flexibility to work and learn from home. We can purchase goods and services from the comfort of the couch. We can access vast libraries of streamed content. And we can stay connected to friends and family on the other side of the world. Sadly,…
TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media apps. It’s a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. As young people enjoy being on it, TikTok and Netsafe have partnered on the TikTok Family Safety Toolkit to help you and your child safely navigate some of the online challenges and have fun. What is…
