Set up devices together
Sitting down with a child to set up a new device turns safety settings into a shared decision rather than a rule imposed from above.
- Review privacy and location settings together.
- Agree on which apps and services are appropriate.
- Set expectations for screen time and downtime.
Keep the conversation open
The most useful safety tool is a child who feels able to tell you when something goes wrong. Check in regularly and respond calmly when they do.
Ideas clave
- 1Set devices up together so safety is a shared choice.
- 2Agree expectations early rather than reacting later.
- 3Stay approachable so children come to you with problems.