Meet Aaliyah
Where are you from?
West Midlands
What do you love about going online?
I enjoy playing games, and I don’t mind as to whether they’re mainstream or niche. I also like listening to music and reading books online. If I’m not doing those, I’m likely researching a topic that piqued my interest 🙂
Why did you apply to join the Childnet Youth Advisory Board?
I wanted to join the Youth Advisory Board because I wanted to make a difference and speak out for those who were either unable or uncertain to do so for themselves.
If you could change one thing about the internet, what would it be and why?
I would have stricter safety and content requirements for websites, particularly social ones. Many of these share graphic / inappropriate content and facilitate grooming into “cults”, illegal relationships .etc
If you could give one piece advice for adults about keeping children safe online, what would it be?
Parental controls! Although they are a bit finnicky if you don’t use technology often, they are so, so important and allow you to see any potential risks your child faces.
What 5 words would you use to describe yourself?
Smart, talkative, curious, bubbly