Eight internet safety tips for parents to protect children when they're online
17.09.2022 - 18:23
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Children have more access to screen time than ever before, in particular, access to the internet.
Internet safety has become an increasingly worrying problem amongst parents. While you can monitor their activity, rapidly evolving technology means children can find easier ways to access harmful content.
Luckily, there are other ways you can keep your kids from accessing these inappropriate websites. Internet expert Allison Troutner from VPNOverview.com has listed the best ways to keep your child safe online.
From password-protection to placing all tech in one room, check out the full list below.
One way to set ground rules with your child is to create a Family Tech Agreement. A family tech agreement answers as many questions as possible about internet and device use so boundaries are clear to all family members.
It’s a good way for the whole family to talk about safe and responsible online behaviours.
To create a family agreement, discuss topics like:
This is a starting point: your family may discuss more topics on internet safety for kids depending on the ages of your child or teens and what devices you use.
Flag or report all harmful content or contact you or your child experiences using social media apps using in-app reporting features.
For cybercrimes, cyberbullying, or harmful content, use in-app features like Twitter’s safe mode to report it. Most social media companies have their own safety and privacy policies and will investigate and block content or users.
Apps geared towards kids, like Facebook Messenger Kids, have clear guidelines and safety features so that users can block content or contacts and have a safer experience in the app.
Technical controls can be a useful way to protect your children online but they