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July 28, 2025 51 mins

Many people - especially parents - feel that the internet has seriously compromised the safety, well-being, and even innocence of young people, by exposing them to risks that the offline world struggles to contain.

To help us understand the reality, we’re joined by Brett Lee, a Cyber Safety Advocate, Author, and Founder of Internet Safe Education.

⁠https://www.internetsafeeducation.com/

 

00:00 Introduction to Cyber Safety Education

03:08 The Evolution of Internet Dangers

05:56 The Nature of Online Predators

09:38 The Impact of Technology on Perception

11:52 Harmful Platform Features for Youth

14:29 Vulnerability of Young Users

17:07 Age Restrictions and Social Media

19:30 The Challenge of Cyberbullying

23:00 Anonymity and Its Dangers

25:53 The Role of Parents in Online Safety

26:37 The Role of Technology in Youth Creativity

27:55 Parental Guidance in Digital Spaces

29:45 Strategies for Safe Technology Use

31:37 Peer Pressure and Technology Access

33:25 Legislation and Community Norms

35:10 Positive Online Platforms for Youth

38:04 Navigating Social Media Risks

41:25 The Importance of Communication

45:41 Grassroots Efforts for Online Safety

48:07 Final Advice for Concerned Parents


Let us know what else you’d like us to look into, or just say hello at https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/


child safety, internet dangers, cyber safety, online predators, social media impact, mental health, anonymity, age restrictions, digital education, technology risks, online safety, parental guidance, youth technology, cyberbullying, digital resilience, social media, internet legislation, positive online experiences, community building, communication

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