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.
Although most teens know how to navigate digital technology like the back of their hands, there will be times when situations arise that they may not have the emotional maturity or experience to deal with. That’s where parents step in. 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 your teen is likely doing online and what you should think about talking to them about. It takes one minute to complete and you’ll get personalised information and advice delivered straight to your inbox.
The advice and information is based on Netsafe’s research around how young people in New Zealand are using digital technology and what issues are on top for them. Although every young person’s interests and online habits are unique, our research shows that there are some trends in the way they use digital technology.
As a parent, it’s normal to want to share your child’s milestone moments with friends and whānau. Some parents do this online as it’s a quick and easy way to connect with friends. This is known as sharenting and might unknowingly expose your child to risk. We’ve put together some tips to help parents and…
Reddit is a place to share news, memes and have discussions about almost every subject under the sun. Reddit is a network of communities based on people’s interests. Here’s our advice on how to get involved and participate. What is Reddit? People use Reddit to keep up with the news or to find others they…
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit As Netsafe’s research shows that 20 percent of young people can’t participate in daily activities because of harmful online contact, digital parenting is now more relevant than ever before. It’s why we created our new Online Safety Parent Toolkit to help parents in this rapidly changing world. INTRODUCING…
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…
Getting your first phone is a milestone for many children, but with 87% of parents worried about what their children are viewing online* , smartphone safety is a huge concern. To encourage conversations about smartphone safety with children, 2degrees has teamed-up with UK Grime Icon, Scrufizzer, and Netsafe, to create the First Phones Programme. The…
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?…