Teenagers 'live' online and on social media. How can they reap the many benefits that social media can offer? There are plenty of them: an endless pool of knowledge and curiosity. But parents need to help them navigate the risk and threats online — of which there're also plenty.
On Big Ideas, we have a panel of experts with a plethora of valuable information, advice and resources.
Presented by the Raising Children Network and hosted at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
Check out the ABC TV series 'Role of a Lifetime' on iview with more details about parenting in the social media era.
Speakers
Derek McCormackDirector of Raising Children Network
Dr. Julie Inman GrantAustralia's eSafety Commissioner
Dr. Sarthak GandhiHeadspace Board Youth Advisor and Researcher at Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Professor Marie YapResearch Professor at Monash University and Psychologist with expertise in Parenting & Youth Mental Health
Beverley Wang (host)ABC's National Culture Correspondent
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