Teaching Internet ethics to young people is helping them be responsible online and is the gift that keeps on giving. By teaching these values and habits to parents and carers you can empower them to harness the Internet’s potential while being responsible, respectful, and compassionate. By embracing such roles in young people’s lives, you can open communication, set boundaries, model responsible behaviour, all while exploring the digital world together. Discussing digital literacy can encourage creativity, help them balance interactions, and support their passion projects. By creating a digital mentorship plan, parents and carers help in their development as informed, responsible, and empathetic digital citizens.
Respect and Kindness
Teaching young people the importance of treating others online as they would in person. Encourage empathy by reminding them that the words they type have an impact on others.
Privacy Matters
Help young people understand the value of personal information and that they need to be mindful of what they share “online.
Critical Thinking
Teaching young people to recognise the difference between reliable and unreliable information. Showing them how to fact-check before sharing or believing.
Digital Footprint
Teaching young people that the Internet is a big virtual world. Discussing the potential consequences of their online actions by guiding them to create a positive digital footprint.
Cyberbullying Awareness
Discussing the effects of cyberbullying and how they can stand up against it while seeking help when needed from a trusted adult.