Monkey is a social chatting app that uses live-streaming to randomly connect you with other users. By using the app, you can collect bananas which can be used to buy merchandise.
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Your child can use the report button if they come across anything inappropriate. Explore this together and talk about what they might want to report.
Explore our Net Aware reviews to help find an app, site or game that might be more suitable for your child. Here are some things you might want to look out for:
• Age ratings
• Parental controls
• Chat features
Help your child think about what they share online and who sees it. Compare it to what they would be happy to share offline.
Use examples that are easy for them to understand: “You shouldn't give your number to somebody you don't know on the street. Is somebody online you don't know any different?”
Listen to their answers. And be positive and encouraging.
Remind them that they shouldn’t share private things, such as:
Explain that you understand the internet is a great place to play, create, learn and connect. But remind them they can talk to you if anything upsets or worries them.
Reassure them that you won’t overreact – you’re just looking out for them.
It’s important to remind your child that they can talk you, another adult they trust, like a teacher, or Childline about anything they see online.
If your child sees something online that upsets or worries them it’s important that you both know where you can get further support.
If you’re worried about your child or need advice you might want to call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.
Encourage your child to look at the Childline website, which has a range of great advice articles:
• Feeling good on social media
• Coping with stress
• Worries about the world
Childline’s Calm zone is also packed with tools and activities to help your child de-stress and discover news techniques that can support them when they’re feeling down. Young people can also talk about their worries with others on the Childline message boards.
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command helps keep children safe from online grooming. If you suspect it is an adult who is in contact with your child and they are behaving inappropriately then you should report this to the CEOP.
Check out their Safety Centre for further advice and support on this.
Having open, regular conversations with your child will help you to really understand and explore the online world together. Our tips and advice can help you start these conversations.
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