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They don't always stand out
Despite our best efforts to educate children about online dangers, they may still fall victim to online exploitation. What can you keep in mind as a parent? Discover the signs and how to start the conversation with your child.
Other signals could be physical or mental complaints, such as stress, stomach aches or an STD. Problems such as poorer school performance can also be a sign. Do you notice multiple signals? Be alert and talk about it.
Does your child suddenly have new stuff and won't tell you how they got it? This may be a sign of influence by a groomer.
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A sudden switch to a noticeably different/unfamiliar/inappropriate clothing style, more makeup, or other changes in appearance can be a signal that someone else is influencing this.
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When a child suddenly hangs out with unknown (often older) people and shows less interest in their existing friends, this can pose a risk. This especially applies if they want to meet the new contacts in real life.
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Being in a bad mood and not feeling like doing anything can be excused as teenage behaviour, but can also indicate underlying problems.
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There may be several reasons as to why a child spends a lot of time online. But if they continue to be active in the evening/at night or panic when the WiFi goes away, this could be a signal to pay extra attention.
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Children can be easily distracted for various reasons, for example because they have a lot on their mind or spend a lot of time on their phone. If you also notice other signals, it is good to pay a little extra attention to them.
concentration problems
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A child who is a victim of (online) exploitation may become quieter and withdrawn. This could be due to feelings of shame, fear of the perpetrator or a sense of guilt.
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When a child increasingly isolates themselves and only chats or texts behind closed doors, this could be a sign that something is going on.
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Read more
They don't always stand out
Despite our best efforts to educate children about online dangers, they may still fall victim to online exploitation. What can you keep in mind as a parent? Discover the signs and how to start the conversation with your child.
Other signals could be physical or mental complaints, such as stress, stomach aches or an STD. Problems such as poorer school performance can also be a sign. Do you notice multiple signals? Be alert and talk about it.
A sudden switch to a noticeably different/unfamiliar/inappropriate clothing style, more makeup, or other changes in appearance can be a signal that someone else is influencing this.
8
When a child suddenly hangs out with unknown (often older) people and shows less interest in their existing friends, this can pose a risk. This especially applies if they want to meet the new contacts in real life.
7
Does your child suddenly have new stuff and won't tell you how they got it? This may be a sign of influence by a groomer.
6
Being in a bad mood and not feeling like doing anything can be excused as teenage behaviour, but can also indicate underlying problems.
5
There may be several reasons as to why a child spends a lot of time online. But if they continue to be active in the evening/at night or panic when the WiFi goes away, this could be a signal to pay extra attention.
4
Children can be easily distracted for various reasons, for example because they have a lot on their mind or spend a lot of time on their phone. If you also notice other signals, it is good to pay a little extra attention to them.
concentration problems
3
A child who is a victim of (online) exploitation may become quieter and withdrawn. This could be due to feelings of shame, fear of the perpetrator or a sense of guilt.
2
When a child increasingly isolates themselves and only chats or texts behind closed doors, this could be a sign that something is going on.
1