Creating a safer connected world: Parents and carers

Are you a parent or carer?

Parents and carers are often in the best position to influence, support, educate and protect their children, both offline and online. Through the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) agenda, the European Commission (EC), Safer Internet Centres (SICs) and other stakeholders strive to support parents and carers in this role, ensuring children and young people use the internet in a responsible, respectful, critical and creative way. Read on to discover more.

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Mexico celebrates Safer Internet Day 2023

In Mexico, the Mexican Safer Internet Day Committee Fundación PAS, part of the SIC+ programme, was in charge of organising Safer Internet Day 2023. To celebrate the day, several events were organised in collaboration with stakeholders and influencers. 

Safer Internet Day in Ukraine focussed on the local level

While simultaneously facing the war in Ukraine, schools, libraries and non-governmental organisations recently took part in the traditional annual Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrations, along with approximately 180 countries across the world. The Ukrainian Safer Internet Day Committee, Better Internet Centre, has been working all year long in order to reinforce the efforts of all stakeholders to bring the celebration of Safer Internet Day to each region of Ukraine. 

The Insafe network celebrates Safer Internet Day 2023

The Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres did not hold back when it came to the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day. For the occasion, a lot of new resources including lesson plans, videos and other material were published all over Europe. Find a recap of the most recent network resources below. 

Listening to YOUth - a series of short videos with young people

On the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2023, Better Internet for Kids Youth Ambassadors and youth panellists from different countries in Europe were featured in three short videos where they exchanged views on their opportunities online and their perspectives on what would make their digital experiences safer. 

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Useful content for parents and carers

A good way for parents and carers to support their children in their digital lives is to stay aware of the issues and challenges of being online. Find some highlights below, or browse the site for more.

Browse our selection of guides on topical online safety issues - from cyberbullying to online reputation, and online challenges to sexting, find out what you need to know.

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Our guide to apps aims to provide key information about some of the most popular apps, social networking sites and other platforms which are commonly being used by children and young people (and adults) today.

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Want to find out more about Safer Internet Centre (SIC) services and resources in your country?

Check out your SIC profile page to connect with national resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.