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Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online

20/12/2018

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With the digital world constantly changing, it can be hard to keep up with it, and that means you need to be wary of keeping your own kids safe online too. Here are some ways of looking after their safety, so that they can continue to roam happily online.
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Block Certain Websites With Parental Safety Feature

There’s no denying that there are plenty of websites that children can stumble across if they’re not careful and therefore it’s good to block these websites from appearing in the first place. Thankfully, most of our internet providers and browsers will have safety options available to block these websites from being accessed. These cyber security, network security systems are very useful so that you can at least have peace of mind that the sites they’re visiting are somewhat safe to use.

Educate Them On Using Websites Safely

Your children may be at an age where they can access social media platforms and so it’s important to educate them on how to use these safely. For those who grow up around technology, it can be easy to just dismiss giving lessons on how to use them properly, but it’s crucial to in order to keep them safe from those online who have the wrong intentions. A few tips to give them would be never to give out any personal information and not to befriend anyone they don’t know offline. On no circumstances should they meet up with someone they’ve met online unless you go with them and trust the person at the other end of the conversation.

The Importance Of Trust

Having restrictions on websites may not always be the right port of call for some age groups of children. So it’s a good thing to discuss with your children, that you are trusting them to stay on mainstream sites and reiterate the perils of the internet. If you trust them, they are less likely to disobey, especially when you’ve given them your trust in the first place without asking for it.

If there comes the point where they’ve taken advantage of your trust, bring in the restrictions to show them that they’ve done wrong.

Teach Them From An Early Age

It’s hard to believe it, but many younger generations now are being given this technology from the moment they can talk and walk. So it’s very important to start teaching them about technology and online safety from an early age. It’s up to you when it comes to how much time you allow them to have, so if you need to, set a time limit on how long they can browse for. Stress the importance of family time and time away from the internet.

The online world is vast, and although it has, it’s dark elements, most of it can be very beneficial for learning and for socialising. Teach them about how to use the internet and be there to give advice if they feel like they’ve stumbled upon something that they shouldn’t have.
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