While it is the responsibility of the government and social media companies to protect children online, it is also our responsibility as parents to ensure our children use the internet safely and wisely.
It is imperative that we regularly educate ourselves about digital trends and online behaviours and communicate, to our children, the potential dangers and pitfalls of being online and how to manage difficult or harmful situations.
Unfortunately, this is only part of the solution. Even the most well-intentioned child can stumble upon inappropriate content, be tempted to play unsuitable games or spend longer online when their parent is distracted.