The Internet is an expansive playground that keeps growing and growing on a daily basis. For an unsuspecting child, this is not always a good thing. Here are a few tips to keep your child cybersafe.
2. It is important for all the parents, guardians and others in
authority to ensure that their children remain cyber safe.
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3. Cyber safety is the safe and responsible use of information
and communication technology. It is about keeping
information safe and secure, but also about being
responsible with that information, being respectful of
other people online.
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5. As with the real world, the Internet has its
seamy side — and it’s all too easy for kids
to stray into it. Porn, questionable
characters, hate groups, and
misinformation flourish online.
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6. So it is mandatory for parents to follow
few steps to ensure some safety for their
kids.
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7. Here are a few ways to ensure that your
children remain Cybersafe.
8. 4. ADVISE YOUR CHILD ON THE
IMPORTANCE OF PRIVACY.
1. Step into their cyber world
“Parents have to get involved. Just as they know every detail
of the playground around the corner, they need to know their
kids’ online playground as well.
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9. Children are flocking to the
Internet in huge numbers in
order to access the plethora of
information it holds.
Children are flocking to
the Internet in huge
numbers in order to access
the plethora of
information it holds.
The world as we know it is evolving at
a titanic rate, with the digital age
having reached it’s zenith.
2. Set house rules
Decide how much time you’re comfortable with your
children being online and which sites they may go to.
So there’s no confusion, talk about the rules — and
the consequences for breaking them.
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10. Children are flocking to the
Internet in huge numbers in
order to access the plethora of
information it holds.
Children are flocking to
the Internet in huge
numbers in order to access
the plethora of
information it holds.
The world as we know it is evolving at
a titanic rate, with the digital age
having reached it’s zenith.
3. Teach them to protect their privacy
While they won’t fully understand the consequences
of revealing personal information online, you should
still make sure your children know the risks of giving
their name, phone number, e-mail address, password,
postal address, school, or picture without your
permission, as well as open e-mails from people they
don’t know.
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11. 1. EXPLORE THE DIGITAL TEEN SCENE.
4. Keeping the internet usage time on control
Keep a track on their Internet Usage. Don’t be dictatorial but
be reasonable. Children need to know their limits and more
often than not, need a hand in doing so.
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12. 2. KNOW YOUR PARENTAL CONTROL
OPTIONS.
5.Explain the implications
Help your children understand the public nature of the
Internet and its risks as well as benefits. Be sure they know
that any digital info they share must in no way, damage their
reputation, friendships, or future prospects.
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13. 3. SET A DIGITAL LIMIT.
6.Help them be good digital citizens
Remind your children to be good “digital friends” by
respecting personal information of friends and family and not
sharing anything about others that is potentially embarrassing
or hurtful.
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