28 February, 2019
28 February, 2019
There is much being said in the media about the latest online challenges to children's safety, health and wellbeing, The Momo Challenge.
There is much being said in the media about the latest online challenges to children's safety, health and wellbeing, The Momo Challenge.
Having received several concerned comments directly from parents, I have spoken to all of the children in Years 3 to 6 about their anxieties, worries and fears that radiate from this challenge.
Having received several concerned comments directly from parents, I have spoken to all of the children in Years 3 to 6 about their anxieties, worries and fears that radiate from this challenge.
The first thing I explained was the difference between real and pretend. We talked about the image of Momo as a piece of artwork as opposed to a real, living entity. I am aware that some children have been saying that they have seen the character in the flesh. I unreservedly let the children know that this was in fact a lie as the image is a Japanese artwork which has been "stolen" for the purposes of the challenge.
The first thing I explained was the difference between real and pretend. We talked about the image of Momo as a piece of artwork as opposed to a real, living entity. I am aware that some children have been saying that they have seen the character in the flesh. I unreservedly let the children know that this was in fact a lie as the image is a Japanese artwork which has been "stolen" for the purposes of the challenge.
Secondly we discussed their "superpower". This is the ability to talk to others when they are upset, confused or scared. In talking to
Secondly we discussed their "superpower". This is the ability to talk to others when they are upset, confused or scared. In talking to