Internet perils and your child
The internet is a wonderful place full of information and resource. It opens up avenues of endless and exciting possibilities. While an adult can safely navigate through its corridors, it is prudent to know that there lurk dark characters waiting to prey on innocent children. Perverts and criminals use the internet to trap their victims.
It does not mean that you child should be forbidden from using the internet. There are precautions parents can take to prevent them from being exposed to the wrong people. The other day, I was looking for R4 3DS on the internet, leading me to read some news where a young child was and it occurred to me to share my thoughts on this matter.
The first step is to become familiar with the internet and learn of the possible dangers. There is software that prevents your computer from accessing certain materials. Parents should share the child’s mail ID and password. Encourage your child to share who they are interacting with online. Insist on the rule that your child never meets any online friends in person without you being present.
Your child’s computer should ideally be placed in a family area to better monitor the use. Encourage your child to share their online likes and dislikes and encourage them to end any online experience they are uncomfortable with. Build an atmosphere of trust and understanding with the child.
Online chatting is a new tool that children are easily drawn to. Accompany your child to the chat room until you are comfortable that he/she is aware of the safety rules. Instill in your child not to give out any personal information on the net. Explain to your child that on the net people are not always who they say they are. In fact, blocking out chat entirely may in itself be a good option.
There are various parental control tools available, which have dedicated ‘safe areas'for children, new types of rating systems and search engines designed to find only information that has been approved for families.
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