6 WAYS TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD STAYS CYBERSAFE.

It is important for all the parents, guardians and others in authority to ensure that their children remain cyber safe.

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Cyber safety is the safe and responsible use of information and communication technology. It is about keeping information safe and secure, but also about being

responsible with that information, being respectful of other people online.

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So, what is being cyber safe?

As with the real world, the Internet has its seamy side — and it’s all too easy for kids

to stray into it. Porn, questionable characters, hate groups, and

misinformation flourish online.

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So it is mandatory for parents to follow few steps to ensure some safety for their

kids.

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Here are a few ways to ensure that your children remain Cybersafe.

4. ADVISE YOUR CHILD ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIVACY.

1. Step into their cyber world“Parents have to get involved. Just as they know every detail

of the playground around the corner, they need to know their kids’ online playground as well.

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Children are flocking to the Internet in huge numbers in

order to access the plethora of information it holds.

Children are flocking to the Internet in huge

numbers in order to access the plethora of

information it holds.

The world as we know it is evolving at a titanic rate, with the digital age

having reached it’s zenith.

2. Set house rulesDecide how much time you’re comfortable with your children being online and which sites they may go to. So there’s no confusion, talk about the rules — and

the consequences for breaking them.

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Children are flocking to the Internet in huge numbers in

order to access the plethora of information it holds.

Children are flocking to the Internet in huge

numbers in order to access the plethora of

information it holds.

The world as we know it is evolving at a titanic rate, with the digital age

having reached it’s zenith.

3. Teach them to protect their privacyWhile they won’t fully understand the consequences of revealing personal information online, you should still make sure your children know the risks of giving

their name, phone number, e-mail address, password, postal address, school, or picture without your

permission, as well as open e-mails from people they don’t know.

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1. EXPLORE THE DIGITAL TEEN SCENE.

4. Keeping the internet usage time on controlKeep a track on their Internet Usage. Don’t be dictatorial but be reasonable. Children need to know their limits and more

often than not, need a hand in doing so.

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2. KNOW YOUR PARENTAL CONTROL OPTIONS.

5.Explain the implicationsHelp your children understand the public nature of the

Internet and its risks as well as benefits. Be sure they know that any digital info they share must in no way, damage their

reputation, friendships, or future prospects.

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3. SET A DIGITAL LIMIT.6.Help them be good digital citizens

Remind your children to be good “digital friends” by respecting personal information of friends and family and not sharing anything about others that is potentially embarrassing

or hurtful.

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