|Make it a two-way conversation...| |Anyone who works with or
cares for young people can confirm that you’ll get a lot further
in a conversation if you discuss something with a young person,
rather than talking at them. | Talking about staying safe online
is no exception. We’ve pulled together the tips and resources to
help you start the conversation. |Why is this important?|
|Parents and other adult carers are the most important role
models and influences in young people’s lives:| - 58 % of US
teenage internet and mobile users reported their parents as the
biggest influence on what they think is appropriate and
inappropriate when using a mobile phone and going online. - Only
18 % of these teens reported their friends as their biggest
influence in this area (Lenhart et al 2011). |Here are some
ideas on starting conversations and engaging with young people
about cybersafety and digital technology:| - Watch some of the
cybersafety videos together and talk about their message – be
brief, avoid lecturing, and kee