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Suspicious link

A suspicious link is an unsafe or deceptive link that may pressure a child to share information, download files, or interact with scammers.

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What to do when a child clicks a suspicious link

What to do when a child clicks a suspicious link

Start with calm and stop further action The first few minutes matter, but they do not need to be perfect. Sit beside the child, lower the emotional temperature, and say something simple such as, I am glad you told me; we can handle this together. Children often hide online mistakes when they expect punishment, and […]