Pinderfields Hospital

  Media Smart have recently launched a new ‘TikTok, Teens, Social Media &   You’ campaign + guide.  Parents/carers told us they felt more confident having   conversations about social media.

  Here are 5 key things that stood out:

 1. You don’t need to be an expert to start the conversation
 The guide encourages parents to be interested, ask questions, and be open even   if they don’t know all the answers. Teens just want to know you’re there.

 2. Boundaries aren’t just accepted — they’re expected
 One parent said, “I’d been worried about coming across as too strict, but my   child actually appreciated having clear rules.” Teens feel safer when they know   what’s OK and what’s not.

 3. Calm builds trust
 If things go wrong, teens want support, not a lecture. Reacting calmly increases   the chance they’ll come to you again.

 4. Sharing your own online mishaps helps
 Talking about your own mistakes or challenges online makes the conversation   feel more equal and real.

 5. Teens expect trust to be earned
 This was a big takeaway: young people told us they want space to prove   themselves. Oversight is OK, but trust is everything.

 Want the complete guide with conversation tips and boundary-setting ideas?
 Download it here

 It’s full of helpful advice and video content to help you feel confident   supporting your teen online.

 Sep 25

Click HERE to access information on TEEN ACCOUNTS with built in protections for Instagram

Step by Step Guides for Privacy on Social Media

Click on the image below to access the Internet Matters useful guides for parents around social media accounts that children may be using.

Sep 25