A practical guidance that will make the conversation easier

This guidance is based on suggestions given by a group of 16–21 year‑olds. They shared what they think parents should know, and what they should say to their children when talking about sexualized bullying and the pressures of growing up online.

Parents are encouraged to talk early and often about sexuality using age‑appropriate language. They should also seek to create a safe, judgment‑free space for children to talk about these issues. 

This practical guide aims to make the conversation around these topics easier: 

  • Pornography 
  • Sharing nude images
  • Editing photos and body image
  • Peer pressure
  • Sexualized bullying 

Summary of top tips: 

  1. Don't wait for the crisis
  2. Don't mention it once and think that's enough 
  3. Don't scare them with “the big talk”
  4. Don't punish them before listening or understanding 
  5. Don’t pretend these issues don’t exist and that your child is not involved.
  6. Don’t leave your child unsupervised. You wouldn’t leave them alone in the park or the street, apply the same level of protection online.
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