When Your Child Sees Something Disturbing Online
From The Switched On Parent · 30:10
Show by Laura Knight
In this episode, I’m talking about what to do when your child comes across sexual, violent, hateful or otherwise disturbing content online.The instinct can be to ask what they searched for or why they kept watching, but today’s digital world is shaped by recommendation systems, autoplay, group chats and peer pressure too.We’ll look at how to separate intention from influence, respond without rushing into blame, and decide what boundaries need to change.I also share how your approach can evolve as children get older, while keeping safety, honesty and trust at the centre of the conversation.Highlights:(03:32) - Why it’s too simplistic to say a child simply “chose” harmful content(05:02) - The better questions to ask before jumping to blame(10:10) - Why today’s children can encounter inappropriate content without actively searching for it(15:00) - How your response should change as your child gets older(19:44) - The questions that help you understand what actually happened(24:36) - How to reset boundaries, repair trust and make things safer without shameConnect with Laura:Book a Discovery CallLinkedinWebsiteThis podcast was lovingly produced by the humans at WAVEMAKERS AUDIO
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