Educational Resources

Protecting the Ones We Love: A Caregiver’s Guide to the Manosphere and Online Safety

The internet is a powerful place — full of connection, creativity, and community. It is also a space where harmful narratives, like those promoted by the manosphere, can quietly take root in the lives of the young people we love. As caregivers, parents, and family members, we don’t have to have all the answers to make a difference. What we do need is the willingness to show up, stay curious, and keep the conversation going — even when it feels uncomfortable. The most protective thing we can offer the young people in our lives isn’t a set of rules. It’s a relationship built on trust, honesty, and mutual respect.

That’s why we’ve put together this series of seven tips to support you in navigating these conversations with intention and care. From building media literacy and talking about boundaries, to helping boys develop a healthy sense of self and a deeper understanding of gender — each tip is designed to meet you where you are and move you forward together. Whether you’re just starting these conversations or deepening ones already underway, we hope this resource reminds you that you are not alone in this work, and that your presence, your voice, and your love are more powerful than any algorithm.

Enter a Dialogue About Boundaries — Together

The foundation of keeping young people safe online isn’t surveillance — it’s conversation. Here’s how to open the door

Develop & Promote Media Literacy

In a world overflowing with content, the ability to think critically about what we consume is one of the most valuable skills we can pass on. Here’s how to build it together.

Define Bullying & Community

Online spaces have the power to connect and uplift — and the potential to cause real harm. Here’s how to help young people understand both sides of that reality.

Talk About Privacy, Pressure, Sex & Being Human

These conversations may feel hard to start, but they are too important to put off. Here’s how to approach them with honesty, openness, and care.

Help Boys Develop a Gender Analysis

Teaching boys to respect women and girls goes deeper than a single rule — it’s an ongoing, evolving conversation. Here’s how to take it further.

Help Boys Define Self-Love

The manosphere preys on boys who don’t yet know their own worth — and the best counter to that is you. Here’s how to help them build a strong, secure sense of self.