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[–]ClassroomPast6178 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve dealt with two safeguarding incidents at school involving an under-10 interacting online in an inappropriate way. Thankfully it came to our attention and we could step in before the children came to harm, but one of them was a very close call - but both occurred because the parents had zero understanding of what giving internet devices to their children meant and the risks that they were exposed to behind their bedroom doors.

And the saddest thing is, we send out internet safety stuff for parents all the time, including keeping them updated about any particular risks for children. They just seem to think their children won’t be the ones getting exploited or groomed.