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<p>This book review critically examines Andy Phippen’s work, <i>Policy and Rights Challenges in Children’s Online Behaviour and Safety</i>, 2017–2023, that delves into the intricacies of online safety policy, moral panics, educational practices, and youth participation. Utilizing surveys and ethnographic research, Phippen elucidates the complexities inherent in children’s online experiences and identifies current deficiencies in safeguarding measures. The book employs Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory to illustrate the inadequacies of the prevailing approach to online safeguarding in fostering a cohesive and supportive environment for children. The review evaluates the effectiveness of Phippen’s theoretical framework and data collection methods, emphasizing the persistent disconnect between policy and the lived experiences of young people concerning online safety. It offers a comprehensive critique of Phippen’s perspective, advocating for effective online safety strategies through evidence-based, child-centered approaches that prioritize education over prohibition and surveillance.</p>

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Listening Beyond the Rhetoric: A Critical Examination of Child Online Safety Policies

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    2025年6月23日

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  • Dr Meera Shirodkar,
  • Dr Pritha Chakraborty

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This book review critically examines Andy Phippen’s work, Policy and Rights Challenges in Children’s Online Behaviour and Safety, 2017–2023, that delves into the intricacies of online safety policy, moral panics, educational practices, and youth participation. Utilizing surveys and ethnographic research, Phippen elucidates the complexities inherent in children’s online experiences and identifies current deficiencies in safeguarding measures. The book employs Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory to illustrate the inadequacies of the prevailing approach to online safeguarding in fostering a cohesive and supportive environment for children. The review evaluates the effectiveness of Phippen’s theoretical framework and data collection methods, emphasizing the persistent disconnect between policy and the lived experiences of young people concerning online safety. It offers a comprehensive critique of Phippen’s perspective, advocating for effective online safety strategies through evidence-based, child-centered approaches that prioritize education over prohibition and surveillance.