The research of the staat van de ouder 2026 shows that parents do not always see social media as \u2018just’ that. Parents also see that it is an important part of their child’s social life. But many parents also feel insecure. The online world is large, changes quickly, and often takes place out of their sight. What does their child encounter? Who do they contact? And what does that do to their well-being?<\/p>\n
Tip for parents:<\/strong> let your child explain what they do online. By being curious instead of controlling, you will keep the conversation going more easily. Your child will probably also feel freer to share what they do and see online.<\/p>\n Parents are mainly worried about what social media do to their child. These concerns often go about:<\/p>\n Tip for parents: <\/strong>make agreements together with your child about using social media and screen time. So do not just impose rules. For example, discuss when and how long your child is online, what can and cannot be shared on social media, and what to do if something does not feel right. By making agreements together, it is easier for your child to have an open attitude and to follow the agreements.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"More about digitization in education","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/kennisbank\/digitalisering\/digitalisering-in-het-onderwijs\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":" An important part of the chapter on social media in the Staat van de Ouder 2026 is finding the balance between control and letting go of your child. Parents want to protect their child, but also give them space to discover on their own. This can be a difficult combination to find. Especially with older children, it can be that the more you control, the less your child tells.<\/p>\n Tip for parents: <\/strong>Keep having the conversation, even when your child gets older. Show interest and ask open questions like: \u201cwhat do you like about Snapchat?\u201d or \u201cwhat do you come across on Instagram?\u201d This keeps the barrier low for sharing things.<\/p>\n The world of children takes place largely online. Many parents indicate in the Staat van de Ouder that they need more knowledge about social media, practical tools, and support in digital upbringing. And that is logical. Many parents did not learn this themselves when they were young.<\/p>\n Tip for parents: <\/strong>It is normal to have questions about social media, screen time, or to be curious about how others handle this. Look for information, talk with other parents or discuss it at school. Some schools organize information or parent evenings with themes around digitalization. Or maybe you have a specific question about digitalization at school? Then contact the advice point of Ouders & Onderwijs.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"View the Staat van de Ouder 2026","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/De-Staat-van-de-Ouder-2026-plat1.pdf","target":"_blank"},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"call_to_action","selecteer_call_to_action":"gerelateerde_onderwerpen_lijst","berichten_met_prioriteit":[{"ID":21316,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2020-09-01 16:15:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-01 14:15:07","post_content":"","post_title":"Digitalisation in education","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"digitalization-in-education","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-10 15:22:58","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-10 13:22:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":21297,"guid":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/digitalization-in-education\/","menu_order":4,"post_type":"page","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":21321,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2020-09-01 16:15:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-01 14:15:07","post_content":"","post_title":"Laptop at school: what are the rules and who pays?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"laptop-at-school-what-are-the-rules-and-who-pays","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-10 15:22:59","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-10 13:22:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":21297,"guid":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/laptop-at-school-what-are-the-rules-and-who-pays\/","menu_order":5,"post_type":"page","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":21326,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2020-09-01 16:15:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-01 14:15:07","post_content":"","post_title":"Use of ai by students","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"use-of-ai-by-pupils","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-10 15:22:57","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-10 13:22:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":21297,"guid":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/use-of-ai-by-pupils\/","menu_order":2,"post_type":"page","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"download_pdf":false,"veelgestelde_vragen_verwijzing":{"titel":"","knop_tekst":"","url":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"meer_informatie_links","linkjes":false}],"call_to_action":"nieuwsbrief","call_to_action_2":"geen","zoekwoorden":""},"yoast_head":"\nThe biggest concerns are influence and safety<\/h3>\n
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Balance between letting go and guiding<\/h3>\n
Raising children in a digital world asks something new of parents<\/h3>\n