So what does it really take to raise a good kid in the digital world?
After working in this space for over 10 years (and being a parent for 19), I realised a long time ago that there is no one thing. There is no magic bullet. There is no software we install, no rule that we enforce, no warning that we lecture and no app or site that we block.
To be honest. Sometimes I feel parents want this. I know I would at times. We want to be told that one thing to do. Or one thing not to do. Or one thing to buy. But what it really comes back to is good old fashioned parenting and instilling in your kids the beliefs and values you hold dear, whilst doing what we can to understand the challenges they will face today.
I know. Sounds a bit wishy washy from someone who works with kids daily in the online world.
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