Cyber Safety for Kids

 

A lot of kids are using the Internet because its use is very beneficial. But users should be aware of the fact that Internet use can be very dangerous also. This is the reason why Internet Safety for Kids should be the concern at all times.

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This concern should begin at home. Parents should make sure that they monitor their kids whenever they surf the Internet. There are actually lots of ways to increase the security of children when surfing the Net. These tips will be discussed in this article.



The first thing that parents or guardians should do is to know what the child usually does when surfing the Internet. This is very crucial.

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Aside from asking the child only, they can also ask the friends of the child who surfs the Net a lot as well. It will also be helpful if the parents of their friends will be asked the same questions

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Find out why they use the Internet as often as they do.  Just be sure to be very polite in asking. Ask the right questions in order to learn more about their internet activity. Eventually, parents will know if their kids are lying to them. But it should not reach that point so better ask in the nicest and most caring way possible.

 

Find  out about the websites the kids like to visit. Ask them why they are interested in those sites. Know the activities they take part in whenever they are online. Discover the amount of time they usually spend on those particular sites that they visit.

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Find out if there is a need to be a member on the sites they like to visit most often. Once there is need for registration, find out the information they have provided on the website during their registration. These will give parents an idea about their next move.



Aside from knowing the above mentioned details, it will be best to surf the internet along with the child. Monitoring the child while he or she surfs the Net can be very effective in gaining insight about how they get along with others.

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This will give parents an idea about their usual routine on the Net. Watching and monitoring do not necessarily mean that the child needs to be checked on all the time. Just make sure though that there is regular supervision whenever they explore the Internet.

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This will make them uncomfortable at first. However, they will surely get used to it once the supervision is done caringly and regularly.



When the child’s intention about surfing the Internet is clearly stated, setting rules and regulations will set the boundaries. Letting them know about the websites they are allowed to visit and about the websites which they are not allowed to visit.

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Just make sure though that the aim behind the rules and regulations is clear for them to understand. Inform the child about the consequences of incautious Internet surfing. This will stimulate and trigger him or her to be more sensitive about the issue of Internet Security.

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Encourage the child to ask questions about what he/she sees on the Internet.