Ages 11-12
Prepare for social pressure and private contact
Peer approval matters more, group chats grow and children may move quickly between games, social apps and messaging services.
Their online world may include
- group chats and school social circles
- gaming voice chat and community servers
- short-form video and livestreams
- multiple accounts across several apps
Prepare for
- flattery, gifts or intense attention from a new contact
- pressure to keep a friendship secret
- requests to prove trust with a photo or video call
- impersonation, account theft or threats involving peers
A conversation starter
Someone who cares about you will not demand secrecy, pictures or proof. You can show me any message, even if you broke a rule first. We will deal with the safety problem together.