Last week my 11-year-old son casually dropped into conversation that he'd set up a WhatsApp Channel.
It wasn't a big announcement or some dramatic reveal. In fact, he seemed slightly confused by my reaction. Apparently some of his classmates had created their own channels, so he'd decided to have a go too.
My response was something along the lines of, "A WhatsApp what now...
Once upon a time, friendships bloomed in parks, at sleepovers and during long bike rides around the neighbourhood. Now, they often begin with a follow. While technology has changed how children connect, it hasn’t erased their need for genuine friendship. With the right balance of curiosity and guidance, you can help your child build real-world connections that thrive both on and offline...
