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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.
COURSE SUMMARY
In this course, you will find
Guidelines for identifying major online risks.
Specific signs to look out for in your child.
Tips for discussing risks without over-dramatising the situation.
Useful first steps to take if a problem arises.
Awareness-raising resources from Advens for People and Planet.
Practical resources to help you better protect your child.
The basics you need to teach your child about privacy and passwords.
Simple steps to turn concern into action.
Online risks do not form a single entity
Risks among children and teenagers
Risks associated with content
Risks associated with strangers
Privacy risks
Risks associated with hyperconnectivity
Eight risks to know about
Not all of them occur with the same intensity, but they are worth knowing about.
Cyberstalking
Moqueries, exclusions, pressions répétées sur les messageries.
Contenus choquants
Images ou vidéos inadaptées reçues ou consultées.
Groups that get out of control
Discussions de classe ou de groupe qui virent au conflit.
Misinformation
Manipulations, rumeurs, contenus mensongers.
Phishing and scams
Liens frauduleux, messages trompeurs, demandes d'argent.
Identity theft
Partage non consenti de photos, faux comptes, identité détournée.
Weak Passwords
Mots de passe simples, réutilisés, exposés.
Overexposure of private life
Données personnelles partagées inutilement en ligne.
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
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
Parler des risques sans céder à la peur permanente
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
Spot, Say, Do
Observe the signals
- Changements de comportement
- Isolement soudain
- Refusal to go to class
To open the floor
- Listen without minimizing
- Reassure without trivializing
- Ne pas répondre sous émotion
Agir concrètement
- Retaining Evidence
- Report to platforms
- Solliciter école et dispositifs d'aide
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1Do not respond to provocationsRépondre peut aggraver la situation et donner satisfaction à l'agresseur.
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2Faire des captures d'écranConserver toutes les preuves : messages, photos, commentaires avec dates et heures.
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3Bloquer et signalerUtiliser les outils de blocage et de signalement sur chaque plateforme concernée.
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4En parler à un adulte de confianceParents, enseignants, CPE : ne restez pas seul face à cette situation.
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5Contact support facilities3018 (numéro national), e-Enfance, associations spécialisées sont là pour vous accompagner.
Key takeaways
To learn more
Additional content to explore each topic at your own pace.
Passer de l'inquiétude à l'action
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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