Understanding online pressure, consent, and staying in control is one of the most important lessons for young people growing up today. This Parent Q&A has been created to give you the knowledge and confidence to support your child as they learn how to navigate online spaces safely. It answers common questions about the challenges children and teens may face when someone pressures them to share private images and explains how you can help them respond with confidence and control.

This Q&A is more than just a fact sheet — it is a practical guide to help you open up positive, age-appropriate conversations about online safety, pressure, and consent. The questions and answers included here will give you clear explanations and offer ideas for follow-up discussions, deeper thinking, and everyday ways to support your child’s understanding.

If you are following an Elective Home Education approach, you will find this Q&A fits well alongside the main lesson plan on Staying in Control: Dealing with Pressure to Share Nudes. It provides a flexible tool to help you adapt the topic to your child’s needs, encouraging thoughtful discussion and helping young people build essential skills for staying safe and confident online.