Internet Safety

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Benefits

Risks

Where is the Internet used?

Risks

Risks in the Real World are clear
Climbing trees, road safety, ‘stranger danger’
these are all risks we understand.

Risks in the Virtual World are less obvious
We instantly think of paedophiles but the risks are wider than that.
The problem is that they are:

• New

• Changing

Difficult for an older generation to understand

It’s important to note that Internet safety is not just about paedophiles.
There are several safety issues, including:

• Instructions on how to make fireworks from household items

• Instructions on how to make bombs

• Promoting excessive slimming – anorexia, bulimia

• Cyberbullying

• Groups which promote self harming

• Suicide groups

• Terrorist activity/persuasive groups

Young people are more concerned about cyber bullying issues and cultural issues than the rest.

It is also worth noting that children think they can spot a paedophile a mile off.