My Daughter was Groomed in an Online Child's Game Jen Hoey Founder of Not My KidMy Daughter was Groomed in an Online Child's Game Jen Hoey Founder of Not My Kid
Persons with Lived Experience: Inspiring Stories for Unprecedented Times
Jen Hoey shares her daughter's grooming experience in an online game, offering crucial tips for online child safety.
45:48•2 Jun 2023
A Mother's Crusade: Safeguarding Kids in the Digital Age
Episode Overview
- Jen Hoey shares her personal experience of her daughter's exposure to online exploitation
- Insights into effective parenting strategies to keep children safe online
- The lasting impact of online exploitation experiences on children
- Advocacy for child safety and empowerment through storytelling
- Importance of parental vigilance and proactive measures for online child safety
“The internet is not age segregated, and parents need to be very cautious whenever there's a chat function on any game. We really have to be more vigilant online with our children in order to protect them because once an incident happens, you can't take back that time.”
Imagine discovering that your child has been groomed by a predator through an innocent-looking online game. That's the harrowing reality Jen Hoey faced, and she’s sharing her story on this episode of 'Persons with Lived Experience'. Jen, the founder of Not My Kid, opens up about her daughter’s traumatic experience and the critical lessons she learned along the way.
This episode tackles heavy themes like suicide ideation, mental health struggles, and online child exploitation, so be prepared for an intense yet enlightening conversation. Jen’s journey from a concerned parent to a cyber safety consultant is both heartbreaking and inspiring. She provides practical advice for parents to safeguard their children in an increasingly digital world. If you're a parent worried about your child's online safety or someone interested in understanding the complexities of digital parenting, this episode is a must-listen.
Jen's candid account not only sheds light on the dangers lurking online but also offers hope and actionable steps to protect our most vulnerable. Tune in for a story that underscores the importance of vigilance and proactive measures in ensuring our children's safety.
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