Youtube has suggested that rather than focusing on the specific momo meme, parents could use the opportunity to teach their children about internet safety as well as having an open conversation about what children are accessing.
Momo acted as a mere attention-grabbing example of the minefield that is online communication for kids,”
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“A better focus is good positive advice for children, setting up technology appropriately and taking an interest in their online interactions,” he said.
To avoid causing unnecessary alarm, parents should also be careful about sharing news articles with other adults that perpetuate the myth.