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Internet is a vast space with its dark nooks and corners. Children become easy targets for predatory elements lurking on the internet.
As a concerned parent, you can ensure that your child has a safe online experience with these simple tips.
Use Parental Controls
Children’s curiosity to explore the internet may lead them to undesirable places. To prevent this, you can use parental controls and block inappropriate content. These tools ensure that your child can only access age-appropriate and child-friendly content. It also enables you to monitor the online activities of your child, restrict the information which is being shared, and limit your child’s access on the internet.These tools can effectively keep your kids safe on the internet.
Keep an eye on them
Keep an eye on your children when they are using electronic devices like PC and smart phone. Ensure that you can see what your kids are doing everytime. You can check the browser history after your child has been online. If this does not work, you can use specialised tools to track your child’s online activity. You can also set your devices to forget your home Wi-Fi every time so that you know when your child is online.
Be vigilant about their online connections
Your child is likely to be active on social networking platforms. It is critical to keep your children safe online from strangers and/or undesirable connections on such platforms, which may be dangerous. Be aware of who they are talking to and how they spend their time on social media. Connecting with strangers or people pretending to be their friend may endanger your child’s safety. As a parent, you need to be alert about your children’s activities on social media, as children may not be able to comprehend the repercussions of their acts.
Inculcate Healthy Online Practices
Inculcate basic online etiquettes in your child to ensure their safety. Teach them not to share their intimate photos and personal information with anyone online. Guide them in applying advanced security options to their social media accounts so that people outside of their connection cannot view their content. It is also vital for you to develop an open connection with your child and have frank conversations with them. This will make them comfortable to confide in you in case they feel insecure on the internet.
Be net-savvy
To keep your children safe online, you need to be aware of the safety measures first. Sign up or install and use social media or the apps that your children are using. Learn the ropes using online tutorials, check the privacy settings, and understand how reporting works. You will also get an idea about how safe they are when you use them. Other things that you need to learn and share with your child are how to report inappropriate posts, how to keep things private, and how to block someone.
These steps may seem quite basic but can go a long way in keeping your kids safe on the internet.
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