Teen's Online Friendships: Balancing Safety and Connection

During the COVID-19 lockdown, an eleven-year-old girl found connection online, making cross-country calls and video chats with friends who shared her interests. Five years later, she now has more freedom to choose her friendships, but her parents still emphasize the importance of online safety. They suggest parents actively engage in their childs online world, starting with simple questions to build trust and foster open communication. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.