The big ideaSomething online upsets you? It is not your fault. Turn it off and tell a grown-up.
How it works
Sometimes something online upsets you. It is not your fault: a video can start by itself, and that is called autoplay.
Your body can show it: a tight tummy, hot cheeks or a thumping heart. A feeling is never a mistake.
Three steps: stop, step away, and tell a grown-up.
A shared feeling gets lighter, like a heavy stone getting smaller.
The three steps.A good idea, or not?
Example 1: A video plays by itself
The turtle video ended and another began, loud and upsetting.
Stop and turn the screen off.
Step away, then tell a grown-up. Autoplay picked that video, not you.
Example 2: A friend's picture
A friend's picture makes your tummy drop.
Stop, step away and tell.
Example 3: A friend sees something upsetting
Say, 'That was not your fault.'
Then go together to a grown-up you trust, who can help too.
Example 4: It comes back later
Tamsin said, 'I still think about it sometimes.'
Nana said, 'That is okay. Tell me whenever it pops up.'
A grown-up can report the video, block it and turn autoplay off.
Words to know
autoplay
When the tablet picks the next video, not you.
upset
A feeling of worried, sad or angry. It is never a mistake.
step away
Put the tablet down and take a slow breath.
tell
Say what you saw to a grown-up in your own words.
Watch out
Do not hide the tablet and say nothing. A secret like this gets heavier.
Do not send it to a friend. It can upset them too.
Seeing something is not the same as doing something.
You are never in trouble for telling, even if a child clicks by mistake.
Try it
Something online upsets you. What is step one?
A video starts by itself and upsets you. Whose fault is it?
What can you say to a grown-up?
Is telling a grown-up tattling?
Answers: 1. Stop and turn the screen off · 2. Nobody's · 3. Something upset me · 4. No
Try at homePlan with a grown-up: who will you tell, and what will you say?
For grown-upsWhen your child tells you something upsetting, say thank you first and stay calm. Nana said, 'Feelings are okay,' and offered a hug before anything else.
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