Identify online predators and dangerous content — the signs parents should watch for.
Your child may be in danger without telling you — these signs alert you.
Why Don't Children Speak Up?
Most children exposed to dangerous online situations don't tell anyone. The reasons: fear of punishment, shame, or because the predator may have threatened them.
The 7 Warning Signs
- 🔴 Hides their screen when you approach
- 🔴 Receives gifts or money from unknown sources
- 🔴 Gets angry when internet is cut off
- 🔴 Their mood changes suddenly for no apparent reason
- 🔴 Reduces contact with real friends
- 🔴 Stays up late on their phone
- 🔴 Talks about a "friend" they refuse to introduce you to
💡 The Basic Solution
Open and ongoing dialogue is the best protection. Ask your child how their digital day went, just as you ask about their school day.
Open and ongoing dialogue is the best protection. Ask your child how their digital day went, just as you ask about their school day.
