🎮🚨 Are Kids Really Safe Online? 🚸🌐
A staggering 87.5% of UK parents are still worried about their kids stumbling upon harmful content on the internet, even with the new Online Safety Act. This new law calls for social media and search engines to set up age checks and improve content moderation. 👶🔍
Despite the act, only half of parents feel it’s enough to truly protect their children. The concerns are real, with 27% saying their kids have already encountered inappropriate material online. 😟
Here’s the reality check: 19% of 13-year-olds have been asked to share inappropriate images, while 30% have faced online bullying. And shockingly, 37% of kids as young as eight have felt pressured to join in on internet trends! 📱
Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, who is also a mum of three, has teamed up with Xplora to push for safer tech for our young ones. She shares her own tips for keeping family time sacred and navigating the tricky world of school smartphone bans. Her advice? Set rules early and help your kids understand the digital world. 📵💬
Yet, one in five parents don’t use parental controls on their children’s phones. Reasons? They’re just too complex and hard to use. However, devices like the Xplora’s X6 Play offer features like messaging for parent-approved contacts only and can block the internet and social media entirely. Plus, they have GPS tracking and a ‘School Mode’ to keep distractions at bay during lessons. 📵📍
So, what’s your take? Are you comfortable with your child’s online safety? Do you use parental controls? Let us know your tips in the comments! 💬🔒
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