Free Digital Safety Assessment

About Your Child

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Child's first name

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Child's age

Ages 5-17 · Scoring is adjusted for your child's age group

Device Access Controls

How well you control which devices your child can access and when.

Question 1 of 5

Does your child have their own personal device(s)?

Informational - no scoring

This helps us understand your child's device landscape.

Yes, smartphone only Yes, tablet only Yes, both smartphone and tablet Yes, computer/laptop Yes, multiple devices No personal device

Question 2 of 5

Do you have device passwords/PINs that your child doesn't know?

Password control prevents unauthorized access and allows supervision.

Yes, all devices secured Some devices secured Child knows all passwords No passwords set

Question 3 of 5

Have you set up parental controls on your child's devices?

Parental controls (Screen Time, Family Link) are your first line of defense.

Yes, comprehensive controls (Screen Time/Family Link) Yes, basic controls Tried but not fully configured No controls set up

Question 4 of 5

Can your child download/install apps without your permission?

App control prevents exposure to inappropriate content and predatory apps.

No, must request approval Sometimes, depends on the app Yes, freely installs apps Don't know

Question 5 of 5

Can your child delete apps or clear browser history without you knowing?

Transparency protects children. Hidden behavior is a warning sign.

No, requires parent approval You receive notifications when they try Yes, but you check regularly Yes, and you don't monitor

Content Safety

Protection from inappropriate, harmful, or age-inappropriate content.

Question 1 of 4

Have you enabled content filtering/restricted mode on your child's devices?

Content filtering blocks 70-90% of inappropriate material.

Yes, comprehensive filtering (SafeSearch, YouTube Restricted, browser filters) Yes, partial filtering (some apps/browsers) No, but child only uses approved apps No filtering enabled

Question 2 of 4

Does your child have access to social media?

Social media poses unique risks: cyberbullying, predators, mental health impacts.

No social media access Approved platforms with strict privacy Approved platforms, some monitoring Full social media access, minimal monitoring

Question 3 of 4

Does your child watch YouTube or video streaming platforms?

YouTube algorithms can quickly lead children to inappropriate content.

Yes, with YouTube Kids or equivalent (under 13) Yes, with Restricted Mode on regular YouTube Yes, with supervised co-viewing Yes, with no restrictions No video streaming access

Question 4 of 4

Do you review what websites/apps your child visits/uses?

Regular review keeps you aware and ready to guide when issues arise.

Yes, daily Yes, weekly Yes, monthly Rarely or never

Communication Safety

Protection in how your child communicates online and who they talk to.

Question 1 of 3

Who can your child communicate with through their device?

Most child safety incidents involve communication with strangers.

Only pre-approved family contacts Family + school friends you've met Friends from school (you may not know all) Anyone they meet online Don't know

Question 2 of 3

Do you monitor your child's messaging and texts?

Message monitoring helps spot bullying, predators, and concerning patterns.

Yes, read all messages Yes, random spot checks Only if concerned No, never check

Question 3 of 3

Has your child been taught about stranger danger online?

Children who understand online stranger danger are less likely to be victimized.

Yes, multiple age-appropriate conversations Yes, once or briefly Planning to but haven't yet No

Time Management

Healthy balance between screen time and other activities.

Question 1 of 3

How much daily recreational screen time does your child average on school days?

Excessive screen time correlates with attention issues, sleep problems, and obesity.

Less than 1 hour 1-2 hours 2-3 hours 3-4 hours 4+ hours

Question 2 of 3

Do you have screen-free times or zones in your home?

Boundaries around screens protect critical non-screen activities.

Select all that apply (max 5 points)

Screen-free during meals Screen-free in bedrooms Screen-free 1 hour before bed One screen-free day per week Designated homework time (no devices) None of the above

Question 3 of 3

Is there a device curfew/bedtime cutoff?

Screen use before sleep suppresses melatonin and reduces sleep quality.

Yes, 1+ hours before bedtime Yes, at bedtime Yes, but after bedtime No set cutoff

Privacy & Location

Protection of personal information and appropriate location tracking.

Question 1 of 2

Does your child share personal information online (full name, school, address, phone)?

Personal information enables stalking, identity theft, and predator targeting.

No, taught not to and settings prevent it Minimal sharing with privacy settings Some sharing on public profiles Freely shares personal information Don't know

Question 2 of 2

Do you have location tracking enabled for your child's device?

Location tracking is a safety tool for emergencies and accountability.

Yes, active location sharing with parent Yes, but only check occasionally No location tracking

Financial Controls

Protection against unauthorized or impulsive spending.

Question 1 of 2

Can your child make purchases (in-app, online, mobile payments) without your approval?

Children lack impulse control. "Free-to-play" games exploit this.

No, all purchases require parent approval Only small purchases (under KES 500) allowed Yes, but within set allowance/budget Yes, freely makes purchases

Question 2 of 2

If your child has access to M-Pesa or mobile money, are limits set?

Mobile money without limits exposes children to scams and overspending.

No mobile money access Yes, daily/weekly spending limits set Yes, parent approval required for transactions Access but no limits Don't know if they have access

Digital Literacy

Your child's understanding of online risks and responsible behavior.

Question 1 of 1

Has your child been educated about these digital safety topics?

Education empowers children to make better decisions when unsupervised.

Select all that apply

Stranger danger online Cyberbullying (what it is, how to respond) Privacy (what not to share) Scams and phishing Critical thinking about online content Appropriate online behavior Consequences of digital actions

Parent Engagement

Active parenting practices around technology.

Question 1 of 2

How often do you have conversations with your child about their online activities?

Regular conversations make children more likely to report problems.

Daily or several times a week Weekly Monthly Rarely or never

Question 2 of 2

Do you model healthy device habits yourself?

Children learn more from what you DO than what you SAY.

Yes, I practice what I preach (screen-free meals, bedtime boundaries) Mostly, trying to improve No, I struggle with my own screen time

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About Your Child

Device Access Controls

Does your child have their own personal device(s)?

Do you have device passwords/PINs that your child doesn't know?

Have you set up parental controls on your child's devices?

Can your child download/install apps without your permission?

Can your child delete apps or clear browser history without you knowing?

Content Safety

Have you enabled content filtering/restricted mode on your child's devices?

Does your child have access to social media?

Does your child watch YouTube or video streaming platforms?

Do you review what websites/apps your child visits/uses?

Communication Safety

Who can your child communicate with through their device?

Do you monitor your child's messaging and texts?

Has your child been taught about stranger danger online?

Time Management

How much daily recreational screen time does your child average on school days?

Do you have screen-free times or zones in your home?

Is there a device curfew/bedtime cutoff?

Privacy & Location

Does your child share personal information online (full name, school, address, phone)?

Do you have location tracking enabled for your child's device?

Financial Controls

Can your child make purchases (in-app, online, mobile payments) without your approval?

If your child has access to M-Pesa or mobile money, are limits set?

Digital Literacy

Has your child been educated about these digital safety topics?

Parent Engagement

How often do you have conversations with your child about their online activities?

Do you model healthy device habits yourself?

Assessment Complete!