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As schools and employers turn to the internet to find out more about potential candidates, it’s clear that what we post online can have a real impact on our lives offline. So, helping children understand the long-lasting effects of what they share and empowering them to take control of how their online reputation is created is key.
Take a look at our hub of advice to see how you can encourage your child to maintain a positive digital footprint that will serve them for years to come.
There are pressures teens face online at a critical time when they’re exploring and developing their identity. Despite being able to talk to more people than ever before, online judgement and pressure to fit in with a vast number of people can limit young people’s ability to be themselves online. As such, this can have a real impact on their mental health and overall safety online.
Can kids express themselves online without judgement or pressure to fit in? Watch the video for more advice.
portray ourselves online now it should
be a simple thing however the way we are
offline isn't always the way we are
online online identity allows us to
showcase edited versions of our lives
highlighting features that we feel
others value so when posting about an
amazing holiday for example our post
reflects not only what's important to us
but also what we believe others expect
from us now having an online identity
can be liberating as it encourages
self-expression allows us to connect
with other people however it can create
a lot of pressure
kids can hide aspects of who they are or
try to live up to certain expectations
in order to feel more accepted and this
can be detrimental to their own sense of
self-worth and can impact things like
body image and self-esteem parents
should allow their children to express
themselves online however it's important
we offer support to help them navigate
this there are a few ways you can do
this firstly start a positive
conversation around online identity have
regular check-ins and discuss what your
child's online identity means to them
and how they feel it reflects who they
really are
secondly it's important to speak about
how and who they share their lives with
online making sure to touch on what they
should and shouldn't share by discussing
issues around safety and privacy thirdly
help them think critically about how
online and offline influences can impact
how they see themselves and the world
around them get them to think about the
intentions behind what people are
sharing online your child's online
identity is a self-expression of who
they are and often it evolves and
changes over time with your support they
can do this in ways that will benefit
their well-being as they grow and as
they develop you
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Top tips to help children manage their online reputation
