Promoting Positive Relationships in our SJPC community - Respect Online

Building a Culture of Respect and Safety

At the heart of our Catholic faith is the call to love one another as Christ loves us. This extends to how we treat others in friendships, relationships, and online interactions. Creating a culture of respect and safety within our school community is a shared responsibility for both online and face-to-face behaviour. 

Practical Steps for Parents:

1. Open Conversations: Foster trust by talking openly and age-appropriately about online risks and the value of respect in relationships.
2. Model Respect: Demonstrate respectful communication and boundaries in your own relationships online and offline.
3. Teach Respect: Emphasise the importance of respecting themselves and others, both online and offline.
4. Encourage Critical Thinking: Help your young person question the messages they encounter in media and online spaces, including the risks of engaging with or sharing AI-generated images.
5. Engage in Faith: Discuss how Catholic teachings guide our understanding of love, respect, and human dignity.

Conversation Starters for Parents:

‘What does respect look like in our relationships with friends and family?’

‘How can we be kind and supportive to others, especially online?’

‘What would you do if someone treated you disrespectfully online or in person?’

‘How can we work together to make our community a safe and respectful place for everyone?’

‘What would you do if you saw a peer being bullied online?’