For parents of children aged 10 and overNew brochure: How your child can surf the Internet more safely

By the end of primary school at the latest, children increasingly want to use the Internet more freely and on the move. Parents are faced with various challenges: When are their children ready for their own smartphone? How can children participate safely with friends in class chats or on social networks? How can parents guide their children while giving them enough freedom? Our new information brochure provides parents of children aged 10 and over with tips and support for media education.

A total of ten tips provide parents with all the important information about safe surfing on the Internet. All tips are accompanied by useful links for anyone who wants to find out more about the topics presented. The brochure covers the following topics, among others:

  • How do I keep in touch with my child and set rules?
  • How long should I wait to give my child their own smartphone?
  • What dangers are associated with popular social media services and how do I accompany the first steps?
  • Where can I find information on digital addiction and how do I recognize the signs?
  • What are the risks of deepfakes and how can I help my child to check the credibility of sources?

Our new information brochure "How your child can surf the internet more safely - tips for parents of children aged 10 and over" provides answers to these and other questions and contains many links to further information. It is now available to download and order.

Brochures for parents of younger children

For parents of children between the ages of 3 and 6, we offer the brochure "Mom, can I use your cell phone?" is available.

For parents of children aged between 6 and 10, our brochure "How your child can surf the internet more safely - tips for parents of children aged 6-10" contains lots of valuable information on media education.