Our children are true digital natives, growing up in a world where their friendships, learning and even identity are shaped online. But with this comes risks that parents never experienced themselves. In recent years, alarming new threats have emerged – sextortion, blackmail, deepfakes and image-based abuse – adding to the ongoing dangers of cyberbullying, grooming, pornography, sexting and problematic screen use.
Growing Up Digital is the essential guide for today’s online world. Written by internationally recognised cyber-safety expert Susan McLean, this book tackles the urgent challenges now facing families.
Our children are true digital natives, growing up in a world where their friendships, learning and even identity are shaped online. But with this comes risks that parents never experienced themselves. In recent years, alarming new threats have emerged – sextortion, blackmail, deepfakes and image-based abuse – adding to the ongoing dangers of cyberbullying, grooming, pornography, sexting and problematic screen use.



