Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs
Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed)
9:30 am
Ms Muireann Whelan:
On the second question, if parents were informed properly, through workshops or otherwise, they could go online and monitor kids by following them or being friends with them. A young person will almost second-guess herself if she believes her mother or, perhaps, nanny will see what is being posted. She will be more respectful towards herself and others because she will be monitored. A great balance could be struck between both elements.