16/06/2026
đŽ What are kids actually into online these days?
Because âscreen timeâ means very different things depending on their age. Hereâs your quick parent cheat sheet:
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Ages 6â9: Little explorers are:
⨠Building worlds
đ¨ Being creative
đŤ Playing with friends
đş Watching videos
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What to look out for:
â ď¸ In-game chats with strangers
â ď¸ Unexpected purchases or ads
â ď¸ Age-inappropriate content recommendations
â ď¸ Excessive screen time
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Ages 10â12: The In-Beâtweenâ Years are into:
đĽ Socialising with friends
đĽ Watching creators
đŽ Gaming together
đ Exploring hobbies and homework help
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What to look out for:
â ď¸ Pressure to join social media early
â ď¸ Group chats and private messaging
â ď¸ Exposure to older content
â ď¸ Online friendships and digital etiquette
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Every generation grows up connected differently. The goal isnât to avoid technology altogether and instead, help your kids navigate it safely, one age and stage at a time.