Instagram-Telefono Azzurro, how to use social media safely: a guide for parents and children

Helping minors to a conscious use of social media, avoiding the possible dangers that can be hidden behind the computer or smartphone screen. It is theobjective of the guide developed by Instagram and Telefono Azzurro. A vademecum to protect the safety of the youngest and give advice on how to experience social media, which is also useful for parents and educators

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The guide, 79 pages, is available online in the Instagram Security Center, in the Parents section. The document includes a number of reflections and advice drawn up by the experts of the association that defends the rights of the child, with the aim of helping young people and adults to establish a constructive dialogue on these issues

The complete guide for parents and children of Instagram and Telefono Azzurro

“Since the beginning of this year, teens who join Instagram have seen theirs account set in private mode by default“, reads a note from the social media famous for its image posts and stories

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“At the same time – they explain from Instagram – we have implemented features that prevent adults from approaching minors I am not in contact with and, in the near future, we will introduce monitoring tools for parents and educators and the option ‘take a break’

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“Driving is part of a work that we have been carrying out for some time to protect the youngest in the use of our platforms “, explains Angelo Mazzetti, Head of Institutional Affairs in Italy at Meta, the new name of the company headed by Mark Zuckerberg. In the image above one of the tips present in the vademecum of Instagram and Telefono Azzurro

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“It is also an opportunity – adds Mazzetti – for helping parents and educators stay up to date on topics such as online safety, which do not always master and have an impact in the lives of the youngest ”

In the guide also a series of tips to value positive behaviors on social media. “It is increasingly important for children and adolescents to be aware ofimportance of a correct and careful use of social platforms. Fundamental premise, together with a convinced involvement of adults, to be able to face the challenge of the digital world “, underlines Ernesto Caffo, president of Telefono Azzurro

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Management of privacy, from the interactions, of the comments, of the ‘I like’, but also warnings on the time spent in front of the computer or smartphone. In the guide of Instagram and Telefono Azzurro various issues related to the use of social media are addressed

Part of the vademecum is dedicated to management of negative comments. It is advisable not to react, take screenshots and collect information on what is happening, listen to those who send an offensive message, seek help, perhaps by reporting the content to Instagram or by contacting Telefono Azzurro.

The guide also explains how to ask Instagram for help in cases where it was needed. Also available the Telephone Azzurro 19696 support and consultancy line, or the chat available on www.azzurro.it. An experienced operator who knows the problems and needs of children well is always available to listen and to give help