Safeguard your Child’s Online Safety
Protecting your children’s online safety and privacy is an important aspect of parenting in the digital age.
Common Threats and How to Prevent them
1. Online Safety Concerns
Cyberbullying
Approximately 60% of children who use social media have witnessed some form of bullying. Online platforms, including social media and gaming, can become virtual playgrounds for cyberbullying.
Cyber Predators
Sexual predators often exploit children’s innocence and trust online. They lurk on social media and gaming platforms, where anonymity facilitates their actions. Children may be lured into dangerous personal encounters in real life
Privacy Risks
Children may inadvertently expose their families to internet threats by downloading malware or revealing sensitive information online.
Educate your children about online safety
- Teach your children about the dangers of the internet, including cyberbullying, online predators, and scams.
- Explain to them how to protect their personal information and how to use the internet safely.
Monitor your children’s online activity
Keep an eye on your children’s online activity and monitor their social media accounts. Use software or apps that can help you monitor their online activity and alert you to any potential risks.
Set privacy settings
Teach your children to set their privacy settings on social media accounts and other online platforms to control who can see their personal information and posts.
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2. Exposure to Content and Screen time
Inappropriate Content
Kids and teens may encounter inappropriate material, such as pornography or obscene language, while browsing the internet.
Constant Online Presence
A significant percentage of children (44%) are online constantly, engaging in entertainment and social media apps.
Set Parental Controls
Use parental controls to restrict access to inappropriate content and limit your children’s screen time. Most devices and apps have built-in parental controls that you can use to block or restrict certain content.
Use child-friendly search engines
Use child-friendly search engines such as Kiddle or KidRex to help filter out inappropriate content when your children are browsing the web.