In today’s fast-paced world of technology, the World Wide Web has become a fascinating world of wonder for not only adults but for kids too. With the wide array of electronics - smart phones, tablets, internet-bound game devices, and digital televisions - found in most homes, a child’s access to the online world is almost unavoidable.
The internet sure is very resourceful and although it offers a whole lot of in-depth knowledge and fun for both adults and children, it is equally a harbour of danger as well. Internet hazards are real and can be very detrimental to a child’s social, emotional, intellectual well being; and even physical safety. It is therefore very important to ensure that your child is secured and not unduly exposed to the negative world of the internet.
Maintaining your child’s
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Parents can determine the right age to get their child started.
- Children can be very inquisitive and an outright ban from going online will only fuel their curiosity; rather, a guided use of the internet is advised.
- Careful supervision of your child’s internet access and usage from the very first day is a key rule. Computers should be kept in the living room or in an open place where your child can connect online under your watchful eyes.
- Having short recurrent talks with your child on keeping safe online is really significant; try to make these conversations as enlightening and as clear as possible. The frequency of these online safety talks will facilitate the blooming of a healthy internet habit as your child advances in age.
- Guidelines should be set. Age-appropriate sites that are educative and have high learning potentials should be encouraged mainly.
- For older kids, suitable social networks should be agreed on for visits and appropriate content (pictures, videos etc) that can be posted online or downloaded from the internet should be discussed and clearly