Technology, sexual health and safety

Technology and media use includes using digital platforms such as social media, online gaming, chatrooms and video streaming sites.

Children and teens today, in our digital world, are building relationships and connecting online with peers they know from school, sports and clubs and also with people they have never met in person.

Learning about online safety can protect children and youth from cyberbullying, identity theft, sextortion or scams and help parents understand how to monitor online activities, the types of information they are exposed to and how to talk about interacting safely with others online.

Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that happens online. People use websites, social media or messaging to cause harm to others.

Sextortion is a type of blackmail that occurs when someone threatens to send a sexual image or video of someone to other people unless you do what they are asking

Online pornography is sexual content that is available online and can include images, videos and graphics. 

• Raising Digitally Responsible Youth: A Parent’s Guide
• Canadian Centre for Child Protection
• Online Resources for Parents
• Don’t get sextorted, send a naked mole rat
• Activities to teach children about online safety
• Protect Kids Online
• Need Help Now-online picture help
• ERASE - Online Safety Resources: Tips for Parents