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Disclosure

Telling a trusted adult what happened, including after a child has replied to, clicked, or shared something with a contact.

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Teaching children how to respond to unexpected phone calls or messages

Teaching children how to respond to unexpected phone calls or messages

Why unexpected contact can be difficult for children Children are still developing executive functions such as inhibitory control, risk assessment, and delayed gratification. A message that promises a reward, claims that an account will be closed, or says that a loved one is in trouble can overwhelm these skills. Adolescents may also feel pressure to […]