Beyond Stranger Danger: Rethinking Online Risks for Kids

28/10/2025 52 min Episodio 18
Beyond Stranger Danger: Rethinking Online Risks for Kids

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Episode Synopsis

This episode explores the realities of online safety for children and adolescents, addressing our common concerns, device use, and the shifting risks in today’s digital landscape. We discuss the research, parental perspectives including cyberbullying, exploitation, social media dynamics, and how we can use legislation to support safer online behaviour.
Research
Sutton & Finkelhor (2023): Crimes against children and adolescents online
Shillair et al. (2015): Tailored interventions for online safety
Support Services
Webwise.ie 
hotline.ie
childline.ie
ispcc.ie