People 'will find a way' to harmful content - teens
People will "no matter what, find a way" to access inappropriate and harmful content online even after a new crackdown comes into force, teenagers have said.
From 25 July, websites will have to change algorithms and introduce beefed-up age checks or face fines as part of the Online Safety Act.
The group of young students at King's Oak Academy, near Bristol, also told the BBC the content was "easy" to receive and "hard" to get rid of.
Media regulator Ofgem said the rules will prevent young people from encountering the most harmful content relating to suicide, self-harm, eating disorders and pornography.
Ofcom's own research found 59% of 13 to 17-year olds surveyed had seen "potentially harmful content" online in the previous month.
The teenagers told the BBC they receive inappropriate content on group chats, which are ordinarily about making plans with each other.
Ella, a student at the school, said: "You can put a lot of restrictions in place but no matter what, people are still going to be able to access these things, they'll find a way.
"It's a matter of responsibility," she added.
Some students said they wanted to see more parents educating them about online content, and highlighted this action is "50-50" with personal responsibility.
"When you're not told what to do, how are you supposed to be expected to know what to do? If you're a parent and you're going to let your children have a phone and be online, you need to take on that responsibility and educate them, and lay down the rules," Lillie said.
"It's your decision what person you're going to be. You've got to have the responsibility to step back and go 'do I want to be this person?
"Do I want to make other people feel that way?' What do I get out of that?'."
Katherine Ogden, senior principle at King's Oak Academy, said managing what children see and age restrictions "goes someway".
But she added parents should be educated on "how they can parent responsibly to help their children know they might be accessing different material at home" and also "know what they can talk about at home".
Schools can also adapt curriculums to teach children about healthy friendships and healthy online usage, she said.
Ms Ogden said: "If we say 'we're not going to use them and it's a problem', actually we're probably a little bit behind the times.
"We know there's an inevitability it's the future, and it's how do we get on board with that by helping children and adults use it safely.
"That's the key thing we need to do."
Resources aimed at primary school aged children is available on BBC Bitesize.
Thursday's Points West on BBC One will be taking an in-depth look at issues around online safety, with exclusive stories and expert studio guests. You can watch it live at 18:30 BST or afterwards on the BBC iPlayer.
And on BBC West local radio stations, cyber experts will provide advice and solutions to family concerns about the content their children and grandchildren can access.
Tonight's Points West on BBC One will be taking an in-depth look at issues around online safety, with exclusive stories and expert studio guests. You can watch it live at 18:30 BST or afterwards on the BBC iPlayer.
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