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PARENT JOURNEY

I'm worried about online risks


A guide to understanding the risks, spotting the warning signs and knowing how to talk to your child about them without panicking.

Cyberbullying, shocking content, identity theft, scams, unsolicited approaches. Many parents feel that risks exist, without always knowing which ones are most likely, how to identify them, or how to react. This course was designed to help them understand, prevent, and act with simple guidelines.

Understand / Spot / Prevent / Take action
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COURSE SUMMARY

In this course, you will find

01

Guidelines for identifying major online risks.

02

Specific signs to look out for in your child.

03

Tips for discussing risks without over-dramatising the situation.

04

Useful first steps to take if a problem arises.

05

Awareness-raising resources from Advens for People and Planet.

06

Practical resources to help you better protect your child.

07

The basics you need to teach your child about privacy and passwords.

08

Simple steps to turn concern into action.

RISK MAPPING

Online risks do not form a single entity

Understanding the five main categories helps you get a clearer picture of what is at stake.
01

Risks among children and teenagers

Conversations that get out of hand, teasing, exclusion, peer pressure.
Cyberstalking Groups that get out of control
02

Risks associated with content

Shocking, inappropriate or violent images, videos or messages received or viewed.
Shocking content Misinformation
03

Risks associated with strangers

Scams, manipulation, and suspicious approaches from outsiders.
Phishing Requests
04

Privacy risks

Personal data exposed, identity theft, unauthorised sharing.
Identity theft Overexposure
05

Risks associated with hyperconnectivity

Peer pressure, fear of missing out, constant demands.
Social pressure fear of missing out
MOST FREQUENT RISKS

Eight risks to know about

Not all of them occur with the same intensity, but they are worth knowing about.

VIGILANCE
ALERT
REVIEW
REVIEW

Cyberstalking

Moqueries, exclusions, pressions répétées sur les messageries.

ALERT

Contenus choquants

Images ou vidéos inadaptées reçues ou consultées.

ALERT

Groups that get out of control

Discussions de classe ou de groupe qui virent au conflit.

VIGILANCE

Misinformation

Manipulations, rumeurs, contenus mensongers.

REVIEW

Phishing and scams

Liens frauduleux, messages trompeurs, demandes d'argent.

REVIEW

Identity theft

Partage non consenti de photos, faux comptes, identité détournée.

VIGILANCE

Weak Passwords

Mots de passe simples, réutilisés, exposés.

ALERT

Overexposure of private life

Données personnelles partagées inutilement en ligne.

OUR STUDY
97%

parents consider that the use of the Internet and social networks by children presents a real risk.

OpinionWay survey for The Phone – Sample of 1,004 parents of children aged 6 to 14

SPOT

Warning signs

Un risque n'apparaît pas toujours de manière visible

Nevertheless, some subtle signs in your child may draw your attention. Here they are:

More secretive with his phone

Nervosité après certains messages

Loss of motivation to go to class

Disturbed sleep

Suppressions rapides d'écran

Peur de manquer un échange

Unusual decline

Notification-related agitation

POSTURE PARENTALE

Parler des risques sans céder à la peur permanente

Cinq attitudes à adopter pour ouvrir le dialogue sereinement.
01
Expliquer
Ce qui peut arriver, sans dramatiser.
02
Reassure
Remind him that he is not alone.
03
Accueillir
Lui dire qu'il peut venir en parler.
04
To elaborate
Distinguer risques probables et scénarios extrêmes.
05
Transmettre
Donner quelques réflexes simples.
OUR STUDY
90%

parents are in favor of banning access to social media for children under 15.

OpinionWay survey for The Phone – Sample of 1,004 parents of children aged 6 to 14

CYBERHARASSMENT

Spot, Say, Do

Le cyberharcèlement peut prendre plusieurs formes : moqueries répétées, exclusion, diffusion d'images, pression sur messagerie. Face à ces situations, trois temps d'action structurent la réponse.
01 — REPÉRER

Observe the signals

  • Changements de comportement
  • Isolement soudain
  • Refusal to go to class
02 — DIRE

To open the floor

  • Listen without minimizing
  • Reassure without trivializing
  • Ne pas répondre sous émotion
03 — FAIRE

Agir concrètement

  • Retaining Evidence
  • Report to platforms
  • Solliciter école et dispositifs d'aide
Le plus important est de montrer à l'enfant qu'il ne doit pas porter cela seul.
Face à une situation de cyberharcèlement, voici 5 réflexes essentiels à adopter immédiatement.
Attention
Ces réflexes sont à appliquer dès les premiers signes de cyberharcèlement.
  • 1
    Do not respond to provocations
    Répondre peut aggraver la situation et donner satisfaction à l'agresseur.
  • 2
    Faire des captures d'écran
    Conserver toutes les preuves : messages, photos, commentaires avec dates et heures.
  • 3
    Bloquer et signaler
    Utiliser les outils de blocage et de signalement sur chaque plateforme concernée.
  • 4
    En parler à un adulte de confiance
    Parents, enseignants, CPE : ne restez pas seul face à cette situation.
  • 5
    Contact support facilities
    3018 (numéro national), e-Enfance, associations spécialisées sont là pour vous accompagner.
VIE PRIVÉE ET MOTS DE PASSE

Key takeaways

Quelques gestes simples ont un grand effet protecteur.
INCORRECT PASSWORD
123456
motdepasse
prénomdate
Faciles à deviner, réutilisés partout.
GOOD PASSWORD
T#r8!Fq2$kL
Long, aléatoire, unique pour chaque compte.
Un mot de passe unique par compte
At least 12 characters
Mélange lettres, chiffres, symboles
Activer la double authentification
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Understanding online risks doesn't mean living in fear, but knowing what to look for, what to say, and what to do. Reconnected Family has been designed to help you protect your child with method, calm, and clarity.

You are not alone. You don't need to be an expert. There is no single answer.

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