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By Rodrigo Santos Andrade
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The holidays mean different things for some teens – more time at home, less structure, more time connecting with friends or gaming while school’s out. As screen time rises this time of year, parents can help encourage their kids to stay safe. Savannah Badalich, Global Head of Product Policy at Discord, joins our Laura Cavanaugh to share insight on your teen’s online world and practical tips for parents to help their teens navigate the internet safely and responsibly this season.
For many, small online friend communities become part of their daily routine—the place where they coordinate game sessions, work on creative projects with people who share their interests, or just hang out in a voice channel. Discord is a communication platform with voice, video and text features purposely built for people who play multi-player games, but it is also today’s digital living room.
“Most activities happen in small, private friend spaces,” said Badalich. “So when a teen says that they’re on Discord, they mean that they’re hanging out in these private spaces chatting, gaming and sharing experiences with friends.”
During the holiday season, online communities become essential spaces for teens to stay connected and feel a sense of belonging. This season Discord is helping parents stay connected to what matters most. Their Family Center feature gives parents tools to guide, support, and monitor teens online, without hovering or overstepping.
HOLIDAY SCREEN TIME SAFETY TIPS
Start with transparency. Build trust.
Foster Conversations. Approach conversations with curiosity, not criticism.
Monitor without Overstepping
Work Alongside Your Teen to Encourage Responsible Habits. Make decisions together. Adjust settings with your teen’s input.
Tailor guidance to your teen’s needs. Help your teenager develop an internal compass to navigate online.
Learn more at www.discord.com/safety
Sponsored by: Discord
