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all sites that could potentially be unsuitable for his age. I also set my timer to go off after 15
minutes, because too much time online isn’t a good idea.
When 8-year old Yoko plays online games, I allow access to only those that are age-
appropriate, so that he is not confronted by shocking, or even traumatic images. I also ensure
Yoko uses pre-registered IDs that do not give any information about his real identity, and I
display an alert message that reminds him to always be wary of the people he plays with online,
because one cannot be certain of their true identity. Finally, when his connection lasts too long,
I don’t hesitate to put myself on standby to remind him that it would be nice to go out and
play with his real friends.
As for Kim, I make sure she takes more care on social media platforms. In fact, she could have
been a victim of cyber-bullying had I not immediately blocked the photo that one of her
classmates had sent of a donkey with glasses, captioned with the phrase “Here is Kim the nerd”.
Finally, for all three children, I put my at-sign headband on my camera to prevent any intrusion
into their private life and that of their family! This is how I fight to help my little protégés!”
CM1/CM2 students (Elodie’s class)
“I am happy that Sango can now help children and young people with their digital experience.
Let’s make the Internet a better place for all, and happy Safer Internet Day! As Sango says:
stay safe and have fun online! “
Anaëlle
The COP Initiative and ITU, undertake regular youth
consultations on child safety issues. However this was the
first event of its kind at ITU and it was the pleasure of the
COP Initiative to have such motivated, creative and
interested children contributing, discussing, and sharing
their ideas and knowledge about Child Online
Protection issues. The COP Mascot is a great result and
will always remind us to consult children in all policy-
making processes.
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