By Dr. Layne McDonald Parents can talk about online safety without creating fear by making the conversation calm, simple, repeated, and open-ended. Start early, use plain language, invite questions, teach children to pause and tell, identify several trusted adults, and remind them they will not be shamed or punished for bringing a concern to you. The goal is not to make children afraid of the internet. The goal is to make sure they never feel alone in it. THE SHORT ANSWER P
