In brief
- On the heels of Netflix's Adolescence release, experts like Dr Robert Lawson warn parents about emojis' hidden meanings linked to drugs and incel behaviour.
- Parents should be aware of emojis like the red pill, which signals incel beliefs, and others that may indicate drug use, as per Surrey Police.
- Discover the hidden meanings behind emojis and how they might impact your child's safety online by reading the full article here
Unless you have been under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you would have heard the noise about Stephen Graham's latest series on Netflix called Adolescence
The Guardian states -
The Netflix four-parter has touched many a nerve with its gut-punch power and staggering performances – but it’s also a vital call to action for parents and their teens
Sir Gareth Southgate says he fears young men are spending too much time gaming, gambling and watching pornography - and they need better role models beyond online influencers.
Read the BBC story here
Its increasingly an issue for boys as well as girls, The Times asks experts what parents can do -
read the article here
Childline’s new ‘Behind the Screen’ campaign, seeks to raise awareness of the sexually coerced extortion of boys and young men.
In particular it seeks to address the extortion of nudes from this group via blackmail, in relation to nudes exchanged and then saved by the extorter. All young people should be able to feel safe to seek support for whatever afflicts them. Childline seeks to provide that service, and to act as a conduit for advice and support.
The campaign has
specifically been designed for boys and young men, to let them know its ok to
reach out and that a place for their concerns exists at Childline. In line with
this aim, they have produced a supporting guide to accompany their ‘Behind the
Screen’ campaign. If interested please follow the link here