Advice

• Play is still important, so online games may have a big influence.

• They start to ‘hero worship others’ which means they may be interested in famous people or celebrities online.

• As they get older, they also start feeling a need to fit in and may do things or follow others easily, especially if the person or what they are doing is popular.

• Social norms and good habits are developed now, talk with your child and set boundaries. Parental controls and privacy settings are still a good tool at this age, and following the age requirements will mean they don’t come across inappropriate content.

• They are more likely to follow safety messages but they need clear explanations of the dangers and how the rule keeps them safe.