It happens in a second. A child taps a bright button, a pop-up or a link in a game, and suddenly they are somewhere you did not choose. The Jay & Jack Show exists because Murphy keeps getting it wrong so your kids do not have to. The free online safety episode walks through exactly that moment, and this guide helps parents and carers keep the conversation calm and useful.
Why children click first and think later
Children are curious, and many apps and sites are designed to make tapping feel like the natural next step. Bright colours, countdowns and rewards all encourage a quick response. That is not a failure of your child. It is a mismatch between normal childhood curiosity and spaces built to keep attention.
The show's golden rules are simple: never share your address, tell a grown-up, and always ask before you click. Those three ideas cover most of the everyday situations a younger child will meet.
What to do right after a bad click
Stay calm and keep your voice steady. A frightened child may hide what happened next time, and you want to be the person they tell.
- Ask what they saw and whether they typed or shared anything.
- Close the page or app and put the device down.
- Check together whether any personal details were entered.
- Tell them they did the right thing by telling you.
If money or personal information may have been involved, contact your bank or the relevant service directly. For serious concerns, seek advice from a qualified professional or the appropriate authority. The Jay & Jack Show offers general safety education, not legal, financial or technical advice for a specific case.
Talking about it without scaring them
Murphy is useful here because he is the one who gets it wrong. Children can laugh at Murphy's mistake and still take in the lesson. You can use the same approach at home: talk about what Murphy should have done, rather than turning the moment into a lecture about your child.
Ask questions like, "What could Murphy do next time?" or "Who could he tell?" This keeps the child thinking rather than defensive. Rehearse the golden rules out loud, especially asking a grown-up before clicking. The more ordinary the conversation feels, the more likely it is to stick.
Building safer habits over time
The safety episode is free forever, member or not, so you can watch it as often as you like. Pair it with the games and activities page, which has no chat and no ads, so children can practise in a space with no strangers. The printable sheets are handy for rainy afternoons and give you another way to talk about the same rules away from a screen.
For parents who want more, the fan club is $5 a month and includes three new shows each week, with full-length episodes of 25 to 40 minutes. The safety episode stays free regardless. There are no ads anywhere on the site, no comments, and no data collected from children. It is Australian made, written and produced here.
If you have questions, email hello@jayandjackshow.live or ring 03 7073 0600. The show is operated by The Handy Man To Know and is part of the BrainO network.
A simple plan for the next click
Agree on one family rule: ask a grown-up before you click. Practise it when everyone is calm, not only after something goes wrong. Watch the free safety episode together, then let your child explain Murphy's mistake back to you. Keep the tone light, keep the rule short, and make sure your child knows that telling you is always the right move.
Watch the free online safety episode with your family this week and start the conversation before the next shiny button appears.