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22. Why Online Safety Isn't About The Platform, It's About The Person

22. Why Online Safety Isn't About The Platform, It's About The Person

Update: 2025-05-27

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In this episode of The White Hatter: Parenting in an Online World, host Darren explains why online safety isn’t about banning apps—it’s about understanding and guiding the person behind the screen. Instead of reacting to every new platform, parents and caregivers are encouraged to focus on timeless values like empathy, critical thinking, and trust-based communication. With a wraparound approach that connects emotional development, mental health, digital hygiene, and online risks, this episode offers practical strategies to raise resilient, informed youth in today’s onlife world.

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22. Why Online Safety Isn't About The Platform, It's About The Person

22. Why Online Safety Isn't About The Platform, It's About The Person

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