An estimated one-third of children have a social media account, so itâs important that trusted adults know what content young people are consuming, what theyâre posting and the interactions theyâre having. On social media, it can be easy to go down a rabbit hole that isnât beneficial to our wellbeing. As platforms grapple with managing âlegal but harmfulâ content, lives are being impacted â sometimes to tragic effect. We might be daunted by the scale of the tech giants and their content which enthrals young people, but we can still help children to be mindful of their mental wellness: recognising when something isnât OK ⌠and knowing what to do about content that upsets them.
In the guide, you’ll find tips such as how to hide content, setting daily limits and discussing what children have seen online.