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Discussing Internet Safety with Your Child

May 20, 2020 by Jenni 8 Comments

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There are many benefits to using the internet. It can aid our learning and upskilling and help us stay connected to friends and family around the world, amongst many other things. Unfortunately, when it comes to children and their use of the internet, parents are rightfully concerned, as modern technology can also be a very dangerous place when used irresponsibly. From hackers and viruses to child predators and stalkers, there are lots of things we need to educate our children on so that they stay safe when using their digital devices.

Of course, how much you choose to share with your child about the dangers of the internet is dependent on their age. You don’t want to scare them, but it is crucial that they are aware of some of the risks involved. To help you educate your child on internet safety, here’s some advice from an independent college in Hendon.

Start by chatting to your child about the types of websites and apps they would like to use, or that their friends are using. Before you immediately decide what is or isn’t allowed, go away and do some research. Find out about any age restrictions, or what’s actually involved in the app. Then prepare a list of those you are comfortable with and those you would prefer your child didn’t use. When you’re telling them about the ones you’re not happy with, make sure you explain why. If they don’t understand, they will just think you’re being mean. However, if you share some of the dangers involved with the website/app, they might be able to see your side.

There are usually some parental controls built into various digital devices. However, these aren’t always enough. You will also need to have some clear-cut rules about internet use so that your child knows what is or isn’t appropriate. For instance, explain to them that sometimes people online are not always who they say they are; they might be pretending to be someone else as a way to get access to certain information or even cause harm towards your child. With that said, you should have rules about not sharing personal information online, including any passwords, addresses or where they go to school. They also need to know that they should never meet up with someone they have met online, especially without adult supervision.

Your child might have some questions about the information you’re providing them with, which you should try and answer as honestly as you can. While you might not want to tell them what a paedophile is, you can explain that there are some very bad people out there. Try your best to monitor your child’s internet use so that you can see what they’re up to. For instance, you could impose a rule that they’re not allowed to use technology in their bedrooms; it can only be used when other family members are around.

There are lots of books and online resources that you can look into to help you make more informed choices when it comes to setting boundaries about internet use. Don’t be afraid to also contact your child’s teachers for some additional information if you feel that’s necessary; the pastoral team will be more than happy to support you.

 

Discussing Internet Safety with Your Child

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Comments

  1. chad says

    May 20, 2020 at 11:22 pm

    Amazing and very very important topic to discuss with kids, that is what I constantly do with my kids, they need to be aware of the risks involved in using the internet.

  2. Cristina Petrini says

    May 21, 2020 at 8:16 am

    Like so many important topics in life, this too should be discussed with your children to make them understand that certain limitations are not punishment, but safety.

  3. Ashlee says

    May 21, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    I agree that the internet is a wonderful resource and like any, has it’s pros and cons. More adults and parents need to be aware of the different apps, what they are and what they do, then have real communication with their children on what is allowed, and safe on the internet and what is NOT. It’s so important these days and will be more so in the future.

  4. Heather says

    May 21, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    Internet safety is a top priority around here. We talk about it with our kids often.

  5. Ave says

    May 21, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    I think it’s so important to explain to your kids why some pages are not allowed or safe to visit and others are ok. If they know the reasons it’s unlikely that they want to visit those pages.

  6. Sushmita says

    May 22, 2020 at 7:22 am

    This is a very important conversation. Also, I think I will make my kids watch the movie “trust”. It’s scary but it puts out the message so strongly – for both children and their parents,

  7. Jay Aguirre says

    May 22, 2020 at 9:18 am

    It’s definitely important now with just how big the internet has become a part of everyone’s lives! Great tips and advice here

  8. Melanie williams says

    May 22, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    This is a must especially even more so now with kids spending more time than ever online. Good advice too x

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