As young people use more digital technology, it’s important parents teach them about online safety. While there might be a gap between what your child knows and how much you know about technology, you don’t have to be a tech expert to help. You can offer life skills, maturity and experience your child hasn’t developed yet.

Netsafe has put these tips together to help parents and whānau talk to their young people about online safety.

Netsafe's Seven Steps for Whānau are designed to enhance your digital parenting knowledge and have been developed with parents in mind. Click here to find out more.