Child & Family Online Safety
Social media awareness
Helping young people read the feed critically.
4 min readBeginnerChildren
What You Need to Know
Feeds are ranked for engagement, not accuracy or wellbeing. Understanding that a feed is a business decision changes how it feels to scroll.
Why It Matters
Media literacy protects both mental health and safety, and it transfers directly into school and future work.
Warning Signs checklist
- Comparison-driven mood swings after scrolling
- Belief that viral content is automatically true
- Sharing personal details for engagement
- Following accounts that push extreme content
How to Protect Yourself steps
- 1Watch and discuss content together, without judgment
- 2Teach a simple who-posted-this check
- 3Curate the following list intentionally
- 4Set shared, not one-sided, scrolling boundaries
Quick Checklist
- Watch and discuss content together, without judgment
- Teach a simple who-posted-this check
- Curate the following list intentionally
- Set shared, not one-sided, scrolling boundaries
Helpful Resources
- The Curiosity EditLong-form essays on cyber, AI, and everyday technology.
- Career GalaxyDiscover the careers built around this exact problem.
- Government resourcesOfficial reporting and recovery links, being verified before we publish them.
- Trusted nonprofitsCommunity partners offering free education and support, list in progress.
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