Have you ever found your child sitting in front of a new or blank screen on his computer? He may have been somewhere he shouldn’t have been on the Internet and hurriedly switched away from that screen or hit the reset button when he heard you coming. Parental involvement is critical to ensure your child’s adventure in cyberspace is safe, productive and fun.
There is no question, the internet makes lives more accessible and a lot more comfortable. It is at the core of the daily business, and it is a significant part of home life. This is especially true when it comes to children and the internet. They find it their biggest pastime, from playing games, watching movies and chatting with friends on social media.
Learn the Top 10 Internet Safety Tips and more by clicking HERE.
Additional Resources:
Parental Controls for the Home - Children and teens in the U.S. spend anywhere from 4 to 9 hours a day looking at screens. Excessive screen time can increase the likelihood of exposure to inappropriate content and parents may not always know what their children are viewing online. Fortunately, parental controls can help ensure children have access only to age-appropriate content.
Kids' Rules for Online Safety - Safekids has developed a "contract" set of rules for kids and Internet usage. These rules are aimed mostly at younger children, at oldest pre-teens. Approriate "rules" for online use vary by age, maturity of the child, and family values.
ConnectSafely - ConnectSafely.org is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security. Here you’ll find research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news and commentary on all aspects of tech use and policy.
There is no question, the internet makes lives more accessible and a lot more comfortable. It is at the core of the daily business, and it is a significant part of home life. This is especially true when it comes to children and the internet. They find it their biggest pastime, from playing games, watching movies and chatting with friends on social media.
Learn the Top 10 Internet Safety Tips and more by clicking HERE.
Additional Resources:
Parental Controls for the Home - Children and teens in the U.S. spend anywhere from 4 to 9 hours a day looking at screens. Excessive screen time can increase the likelihood of exposure to inappropriate content and parents may not always know what their children are viewing online. Fortunately, parental controls can help ensure children have access only to age-appropriate content.
Kids' Rules for Online Safety - Safekids has developed a "contract" set of rules for kids and Internet usage. These rules are aimed mostly at younger children, at oldest pre-teens. Approriate "rules" for online use vary by age, maturity of the child, and family values.
ConnectSafely - ConnectSafely.org is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security. Here you’ll find research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news and commentary on all aspects of tech use and policy.