VIDEO: Parents warned about Momo challenge in ‘Peppa Pig’, ‘Fortnite’ and YouTube Kids
Protect your child from disturbing online videos going around.
A disturbing suicide challenge has surfaced on YouTube videos threatening millions of children’s safety across the globe.
If you heard about the recent Momo suicide challenge presenting itself in Peppa Pig and Fortnite YouTube videos, you need to read this on how to effectively protect your children.
Rekord recently reported on the Momo Challenge, which was linked with the suicide of a 12-year-old girl in Argentina and dozens more across Russia.
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Parents are now being warned as the Momo challenge has once again resurfaced on YouTube.
According to Jane Webster, a social media specialist from Code9parent, an online platform to inform parents on the apps their children use, parents need to look out for the following:
Three tips to keep your kids safe on YouTube Kids:
1. Settings: Activate parental controls
– Log into your child’s account
– Turn off “allow searching”. This prevents your child from searching for content inside the app.
– Turn on “approved content only”.
– Click “start” and then click the “+” at the top right of each show to add channels or shows to the approved list for the profile.
– Preview the shows before adding. Click “done”.
– Turn on “pause watch history” to prevent suggested videos showing.
– Exit back to the log-in screen and then double check the profile to ensure it’s saved and set.
2. Alternatives: Alternative children’s programmes depend on payment and where you live. Kids Netflix, Kids Stan, ABC Kids, Amazon Prime and even just DVDs at home.
3. Involvement: Nothing is better than proper adult supervision and vigilance when your children watch TV or programmes online.
– It’s advisable to watch the shows your children are exposed to before they get the chance to watch them.
– All devices should be easily accessible to parents.
– Talk to your children about online safety and to speak up when they see upsetting content.
– Inform other parents on potential online dangers.
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