As online child exploitation (OCE) continues to rise in Australia, new research from Griffith University suggests parents and caregivers may be the most important, and overlooked, factor in preventing harm. The study, involving parents and caregivers of children aged 11 to 17, found while many families were aware of online risks, what can make a difference in how effective they were in keeping their kids safe online, is whether they felt responsible, concerned, and motivated enough to act on that knowledge.
Parents may be the missing key to keeping kids safe online, research suggests
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