Richard Hogan: Child exploitation thrives online. We need to teach our kids to recognise red flags

Rise in child abuse online threatens to overwhelm UK police, officers warn | Sexual violence | The Guardian

RICHARD HOGAN: For many parents of children moving from primary school into secondary school, this is the last summer they will spend with their children without smartphones in their lives. Many parents, like myself, decide not to give their children smartphones until they are in secondary school. While it is crucial to have a policy with clear parameters for technology use in the home, it is also vitally important to think about the child in front of you.

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