Please note this is an adults only event – it is not suitable for children or teens

HGHS and HBHS have come together to invite filmmaker, author, and speaker Rob Cope, producer of the powerful documentary Our Kids Online, to present an engaging and thought-provoking evening for our parent and caregiver community.

Rob’s presentation will be both humorous and eye-opening, offering practical strategies to help you understand the online landscape and protect your rangatahi. Topics will include:

Cyberbullying – How bullies can reach our kids 24/7
Social media – Links to FOMO, depression, and anxiety in 3 out of 5 children
Gaming & the developing brain – Dopamine, social skills, and empathy
Naked selfies – The pressure to send nudes, even from intermediate age
Online predators – Spotting the signs and understanding their tactics
Online porn vs healthy sexuality – Shaping a healthy view of relationships
AI risks – Companion bots, deepfakes, voice cloning, and radicalisation
Solutions – Filters, smartphone lockdown, healthy boundaries, and the “3 golden rules” for keeping kids safe
Talking to your kids – How to start the tough conversations
Challenging our own device use – Reconnecting as a family

“We have now reached the point where it is irresponsible of us as parents, teachers, health professionals, and policymakers to continue to put these devices, which are designed to elicit addictive-like qualities, in our kids’ hands and then expect them to be accountable for their own wellbeing.”
— Dr Samantha Marsh, University of Auckland, July 2023

We strongly encourage parents and caregivers to attend this important session. We hope that you can prioritise this in your busy lives. This topic is too significant for us to ignore.

Special bonus for attendees: Your ticket includes a complimentary one-year subscription to Parenting in an Online World 101 (valued at $99). Created by Rob and Zareen Cope, this practical course is already being used in thousands of kiwi homes. Please note – you must attend on the night to receive the subscription.