Warning issued on children's safety as half allowed use internet without parental controls – The Journal

Warning issued on children’s safety as half allowed use internet without parental controls  The Journal Half of Irish children at risk of exposure to strangers online as parents fail to enforce restrictions, report reveals  The Irish Independent More than half of primary schoolchildren at risk of contacting strangers online, charity says  The Irish Times Half of children aged … Read more

Meta: Enhanced Safety for Teens on Facebook & Messenger

Meta enhances Child Safety: Adolescent Accounts Extend to Facebook and Messenger Published: April 9, 2025 Bolstering Digital Safeguards for Young Users In a move aimed at fortifying the online safety of young individuals, Meta has announced the extension of its Adolescent accounts feature, initially launched on Instagram, to both Facebook and Messenger. This expansion underscores … Read more

What age should children be allowed their first smartphone?

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