Die Social-Media-Sprechstunde: Was unsere Kinder online erleben und wie wir sie schützen
Thomas Hillers
At last, a smartphone! This is a milestone for your child, but it can also be the start of a period of great uncertainty for you. This is because the screen opens the door to a world that usually remains hidden from adults.
Every day, teacher Thomas Hillers immerses himself in this world as an undercover teenager. Thanks to algorithms, even seemingly innocent search queries can lead to extreme and disturbing content in the blink of an eye. But why do children remain silent when faced with horrific images, cyberbullying, or depictions of sexualised violence? It is often out of deep shame and the fear of having their mobile phone taken away.
Hillers' social media consultation makes it clear that bans and monitoring apps do not provide lasting protection. What really helps are trust, knowledge, and reassuring the child that they can always come to you, no matter what happens.
His book provides a tried-and-tested parenting toolkit including:
- practical insights into the seduction tactics used by social media platforms;
- an explanation of the hidden youth slang known as 'Algospeak';
- specific emergency checklists for when things go wrong.
This will enable you to engage with your child as an equal and effectively protect them from the impact of the digital world.