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
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
You’re probably well aware of WhatsApp and its huge user-base. The app has become a go-to for a convenient and easy way to keep in touch on an individual basis as well as in groups.
But are there any possible risks, and how safe is it for children? Here's everything you need to know.
Breck Bednar was a 14-year-old boy from Surrey who, like many boys of his age, loved technology and computer games and spent lots of time 'gaming', often playing against other online 'friends' as part of a wider virtual group.
He played games such as Battlefield and Call of Duty.
Breck came into contact with his murderer, Lewis Daynes, over the internet. Daynes ran an online server through which Breck and his friends played games.
A teenager from West Sussex who has been involved in what police have described as a Satanist terror network targeting children online for sexual blackmail and violence has been jailed for six years at the Old Bailey.
The teenager was using the type of platforms our children at Cranleigh advise us the are using - read the whole story here