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Questions that spark kōrero about life online
What's something online that made you laugh this week?
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Share your own example too, and take a look together at some reels, memes or stories that make you laugh.
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Have you ever seen something online that made you feel unsure or confused?
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Ask what they did next or who they asked for help, and remember to show curiosity rather than worry.
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Who do you like spending time with online, and what do you do together?
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Listen for friendship patterns - are they connecting and chatting, collaborating, gaming, or just watching together?
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What makes being online fun for you?
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Ask follow-ups like “What’s your favourite part?” to understand what draws them in (for example games, creativity, or belonging).
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When was the last time someone was kind to you online?
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Talk about how kindness feels and how it can be passed on online.
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How do you know when it’s time for a break from screens?
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Notice their cues, and share your own too. For example “My eyes get tired,” or “I know when I start scrolling without meaning to.”
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What helps you feel better if something online makes you upset?
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Ask about who they reach out to for support, and reassure them you’ll always listen without getting cross.
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What’s something online you’re proud of doing or creating?
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Celebrate it! Pride in small online achievements builds confidence and trust.
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What’s your favourite game or app right now, and why do you like it?
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Let them teach you about it and show genuine curiosity to build connection.
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What’s something tricky about being online with friends?
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Listen for social ups and downs and validate their feelings rather than jumping in with rules or solutions.
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When you see people argue online, or post mean comments, how does it make you feel?
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Ask what they think the people could do differently to explore how it's possible to build empathy online.
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What does “being safe online” mean to you?
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Gently add your perspective, but start with theirs to show that you respect their growing independence.
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What do you enjoy doing offline after you’ve been online for a while?
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Use this to plan some screen-free time together doing what they name.
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Have you ever made or shared something creative online?
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Ask how it felt when others reacted online, and see if that opens up a talk about sharing safely.
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What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen online lately?
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Laugh with them - shared humour builds trust.
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Who do you talk to if something online worries you?
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If they name friends instead of adults, thank them for sharing, and remind them they can always come to you as well.
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How does it feel when someone likes or comments on your post or picture?
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Talk about why it feels good and whether that uplifts or depletes their confidence. Talk about how they might prevent their self-esteem from depending on likes.
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What’s one thing online that helps you relax or feel calm?
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If it’s a game, sound, or video, ask them to show you and explore how it helps them switch off.
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Have you ever learned something new online that surprised you?
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Share your own learning moment too to build rapport and shared learning.
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What’s a good rule our whānau could have about online time?
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Brainstorm together - tamariki are more likely to follow rules they help create and buy into.
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How do you know if something online is real or made up?
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Explore how to check sources or talk it through together next time.
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What’s a way we can look after each other online as a whānau?
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Ask what this could look like in action, for example showing kindness, checking in, helping each other out, asking before sharing photos or videos.
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If you could describe the internet with one word, what would it be?
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Ask why they chose that word, it might reveal something about how they see their digital world.
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If the internet had a weather forecast, what would today’s be? Sunny, rainy, cloudy, mixed?
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This playful question helps younger kids name feelings in a simple way.
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What emoji best describes your mood when you’ve had a great day online?
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You can both share your emojis and talk about what makes a “good online day.”
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When someone is upset online, what’s one small thing that could make them feel better?
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Ask what they might like someone for them if they were upset, or what they might do for a friend to dig into the conversation.
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How do you know when someone really cares about you online?
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Try to explore further by asking “What do they say or do?” and help them think about healthy online relationships.
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Has anyone ever helped you online in a way that made you feel good? What happened?
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Notice stories of support and how online actions from others made them feel.
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What might an online friend think about you after chatting or playing together?
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Share your own reflections on how people present online, to build trust and connection without judgement.
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If your online world had a soundtrack, what kind of music would it play?
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Play along and share your answer - it’s a creative way to talk about emotional tone.
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