Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are taking a stand against online bullying, aiming to protect children from its harmful effects.
Markle shared in a CBS sneak peek that their motivation comes from wanting to shield their kids, Archie and Lilibet. “Our kids are young and amazing. As parents, we just want to protect them,” she said.
Their initiative, called The Parents Network, teams up with the Archewell Foundation to offer help to those impacted by the internet. In an upcoming interview airing Sunday at 9 a.m. ET on CBS, Markle mentions there’s much work ahead in this area.
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Markle expressed optimism about being part of positive change despite the challenges. “We know there’s a lot of work to be done online, and we’re happy to contribute,” she noted.
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Harry highlighted the scary impact of online trolling on mental health. “We’re at a point where every parent needs first responder skills,” he stated. “Even top responders can miss signs of potential suicide—it’s frightening.”
Sometimes we forget that behind every screen is a real person feeling real emotions.
A friend mentioned that Harry and Meghan aim to keep their kids out of public view for safety reasons rather than hiding them. “Harry wants his children to have as normal lives as possible without fear,” they said. 🛡️