Online Safety guide

8-10 years

By this age, children are more independent with technology and may explore digital content and social interactions more extensively. Parents should provide guidance and oversight to ensure their child’s online experiences remain safe and age-appropriate. Devices should have up-to-date parental controls and filters to block inappropriate content, and children should use only pre-approved apps and websites. This is a critical time to teach about protecting personal information, identifying scams, and avoiding contact with strangers online. Parents should encourage critical thinking, helping children recognize credible sources and discern misleading or harmful content. Open communication is essential; children should feel comfortable sharing their online experiences and reporting anything that makes them uncomfortable. Additionally, caregivers should emphasize balancing online activities with offline play, hobbies, and social interactions to promote healthy digital habits as they transition toward adolescence.