SafetyModeYou can breathe a big sigh of relief: we’re half way through the summer holidays (unless you’re in Scotland, sorry Scotland!).
While you might have set strict no-screen rules at the beginning of the summer holidays, we’re sure you’re getting to the point of easing up.
And no one would blame you – it’s a long time to have the whole family under one roof.
All you have to do is get through the next few weeks – and if that means plonking them down to play games or talk to their friends as a distraction, so be it.
At the same time, though, there is plenty to think about when giving your child access to the internet. I don’t need to recount the potential horrors, because over 90% of parents on Mumsnet say current smartphones aren’t safe enough for children.
Plus, 77% of parents say keeping their child safe online feels like an impossible task...


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