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...
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 ...
Many of you will have seen the recent MyDaughter online poll which asked the question ‘How safe do you think your daughter is online?’ The results reveal that whilst 57% of parents who took part were aware of...
Protecting our children goes with the territory of being a parent. We warn and train them from a young age about the dangers of the fireplace, crossing the road and encountering strangers. When it comes to the internet th...
When is the right time for my daughter to have a mobile phone? Mobile phones play a key role in ensuring pupil safety travelling to and from school. Girls need phones to be able to communicate with parents to arrange pi...
As a headmistress, there are many things that I have to deal with, but recently an incident took place which illustrated how the internet can catch people unawares. A perfectly normal and very bright 14-year-old pupil had...
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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