The Internet has brought incredible benefits and convenience to our lives and the way we communicate. Like everything else, anything with benefits also has drawbacks and the Internet has prompted us to increase our concerns for keeping our children safe on the Internet.
Many parents fall into one of these two categories: the parent who has no idea of the potential danger their child could be in by just clicking the mouse and keyboard, or there is the parent that is so scared of the internet that they refuse to use it and inevitably miss alll the benefits it does possess.
Not only are there parents ignorant of the dangers online, but there are children who just don't know of these dangers as well and don't communicate to their parent of their online activities. Some kids are willing to talk to their parents but will leave out some of their online activities. Their are many children who will not tell their parent anything of what they are looking at or what they are doing while they are going online.
Striking a Balance
Start off by knowing your enemy,learn what these outlaws and predators are up to.
Cyber Safety Seminar:
Get a hold of your local police department and find out if they can direct you so classes on cyber safety. If they are unable, use the internet for good and enroll in an online course on the subject.
Cyber Crimes
Learn the practices of cyber criminals and educator yourself on how online predators operate.
Consider the Benefits:
The internet is a tool, with the right training it can enhance your child's education.
Educate Yourself:
Don't fight in the dark, get out and look into the dangers that exist with using instant messengers and social community sites so you can make an educated plan of attack.
Monitor Your Child's Activity:
As a parent you have the duty to protect your child, so if their are dangers online you are not invading their privacy if you get very involved with their internet use. Teach them to always let you know what they do online, because you need all you can get to protect your children.
Talk to your kids
Let your children know that you also think the Internet can be a cool place but at the same token express your concerns and encourage them to talk about their online experiences.
Private information.
Explain to your children that revealing personal information on a public medium invites criminal behavior. Make sure your child understands that when private information is posted on the Internet, the whole world can see it. Some children believe that only their friends can see the information they post.
Beware of Impostors:
Teach your children of the meaning behind the "Wolf in Sheep's clothing," and tell them that anyone can be anyone while they are online.
Proper Communication:
Talk with your children about the proper ways to communicate online. Communication on the Internet does not involve body language. Encourage your child to review their messages before they send them to prevent any possibility of miscommunication.
Uncomfortable contacts
Direct your children to let you know immediately if they feel uneasy or frighted on the internet.
Cyberbullying
Your child must be taught that threatning someone online can be a major offence with serious legal repercussion, and that they should never do it. If your child will learn this lesson he can also apply it to the rest of his life and be saved from possible serious problems as an adult.
Finally, have a family meeting where everyone gets together and is made aware of the potential dangers online, and where your can set it in the house as well as who and when it will be used. Once these things have been taken care of and settled, get the filter that is right for your computer so that your family can enjoy the wonderful side of the world wide web.
Many parents fall into one of these two categories: the parent who has no idea of the potential danger their child could be in by just clicking the mouse and keyboard, or there is the parent that is so scared of the internet that they refuse to use it and inevitably miss alll the benefits it does possess.
Not only are there parents ignorant of the dangers online, but there are children who just don't know of these dangers as well and don't communicate to their parent of their online activities. Some kids are willing to talk to their parents but will leave out some of their online activities. Their are many children who will not tell their parent anything of what they are looking at or what they are doing while they are going online.
Striking a Balance
Start off by knowing your enemy,learn what these outlaws and predators are up to.
Cyber Safety Seminar:
Get a hold of your local police department and find out if they can direct you so classes on cyber safety. If they are unable, use the internet for good and enroll in an online course on the subject.
Cyber Crimes
Learn the practices of cyber criminals and educator yourself on how online predators operate.
Consider the Benefits:
The internet is a tool, with the right training it can enhance your child's education.
Educate Yourself:
Don't fight in the dark, get out and look into the dangers that exist with using instant messengers and social community sites so you can make an educated plan of attack.
Monitor Your Child's Activity:
As a parent you have the duty to protect your child, so if their are dangers online you are not invading their privacy if you get very involved with their internet use. Teach them to always let you know what they do online, because you need all you can get to protect your children.
Talk to your kids
Let your children know that you also think the Internet can be a cool place but at the same token express your concerns and encourage them to talk about their online experiences.
Private information.
Explain to your children that revealing personal information on a public medium invites criminal behavior. Make sure your child understands that when private information is posted on the Internet, the whole world can see it. Some children believe that only their friends can see the information they post.
Beware of Impostors:
Teach your children of the meaning behind the "Wolf in Sheep's clothing," and tell them that anyone can be anyone while they are online.
Proper Communication:
Talk with your children about the proper ways to communicate online. Communication on the Internet does not involve body language. Encourage your child to review their messages before they send them to prevent any possibility of miscommunication.
Uncomfortable contacts
Direct your children to let you know immediately if they feel uneasy or frighted on the internet.
Cyberbullying
Your child must be taught that threatning someone online can be a major offence with serious legal repercussion, and that they should never do it. If your child will learn this lesson he can also apply it to the rest of his life and be saved from possible serious problems as an adult.
Finally, have a family meeting where everyone gets together and is made aware of the potential dangers online, and where your can set it in the house as well as who and when it will be used. Once these things have been taken care of and settled, get the filter that is right for your computer so that your family can enjoy the wonderful side of the world wide web.
About the Author:
Sam Garnebo has been providing parents with knowledge and power to protect their children for over ten years. Check out his blog on Internet Filters for tools and techniques. This and other unique content '' articles are available with free reprint rights.
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