The media is full of horror stories of children being harmed. Is our world really such a dangerous place? How can you keep your daughter safe? These events hit the headlines because they are so unusual, yet they can give valuable examples of what you and your daughter should beware of.
The dangers are different at different ages: deep water when small, dark alleys when older, and then there are internet chat rooms. You can’t wrap your daughter in cotton wool to keep her safe. A parent’s job is to teach her how to assess risks and then manage them, to negotiate appropriate boundaries and to maintain good communication. From going to the shops alone to setting off on a Gap Year, your daughter needs your calm support, reassurance and guidance.
The internet is an amazing tool and an integral part of our children’s lives providing both new opportunities and new potential dangers. As a parent you will want to equip your daughter with...
The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook present both challenges and opportunties for parents. How can you keep track of the latest technologies and manage yourdaughter’s exposure to social media w...
Q. My daughter is aged 11 and I’ve been told the standard “everyone’s got it” line regarding Facebook access, but I am conscious that the Facebook minimum age is 13. I felt upset last week when I found...
Q. My 15 year old daughter is liberal with the truth. She has decided that in order for me to allow her to do the things she wants, that I need to hear familiar names and places being mentioned. In reality she does go to ...
Q. My daughter wagged school yesterday with a new friend. They caught a bus to a shopping centre, then met up with her friend’s older brother, who was also wagging school. My husband and I found out today, we hav...
Q. I am not very computer savvy but do want to add some internet controls to our home computers (1 mac & 1 PC). Can you suggest some straightforward, not-too-techy ways to do this? A. Here are some ideas for where to ...
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Read our experts’ replies to those questions that every parent asks. Our “agony aunts” draw on their experience as parents, teachers and Heads to offer suggestions, explanations and solutions