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Child Online Safety

Before any new app for your child: check 3 things — recommended age, privacy, stranger contact.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

Protect child from known risks (predators, harmful content, addiction).

Steps

  1. 1
    Per new app, check: COPPA allowed age. Older than your child? Don't install.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
You protect child from 90% of common risks.

Evidence base

School: Child Online Safety / Developmental Psychology

Founders: Common Sense Media · Jonathan Haidt · COPPA legislation (1998)

COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) 1998 mandates protection < 13. Common Sense Media age recs. Haidt "The Anxious Generation" 2024 warns smartphones < 14.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Child Online Safety" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Child Online Safety"?
You protect child from 90% of common risks. In the short term: Child knows you're "safe place" to report anything odd.
Is "Child Online Safety" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Child Online Safety / Developmental Psychology (Common Sense Media, Jonathan Haidt, COPPA legislation (1998)). COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) 1998 mandates protection < 13. Common Sense Media age recs. Haidt "The Anxious Generation" 2024 warns smartphones < 14.
Is "Child Online Safety" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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