Talking so kids talk back: Online safety and digital parenting with Debbie Downes, Director of Global School Initiatives at ICMEC

08/04/2025 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Talking so kids talk back: Online safety and digital parenting with Debbie Downes, Director of Global School Initiatives at ICMEC

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Episode Synopsis

1. Why most online grooming happens with people kids already know Debbie breaks the myth of “stranger danger” online and explains why trusted adults can be the real threat in digital spaces.2. What good digital parenting looks like today From avoiding surveillance-style monitoring to asking curious, open-ended questions, Debbie outlines practical ways to raise safe and confident digital citizens.3. The emotional toll of being constantly online The episode explores how online exclusion and social dynamics, like not being added to a WhatsApp group, can deeply affect children’s mental health.4. How schools and parents can work together to create safer online environments Debbie shares stories from working with educators, emphasizing the importance of aligned policies and consistent boundaries for adults interacting with students online.5. Where AI fits into the conversation around child safety While AI can detect harmful content, Debbie explains how it’s also being used to create abuse, making regulation, awareness, and ethical tech design more urgent than ever.Let’s empower families and reshape the digital landscape, together.

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