Kids Online Safety

FACT – 90% of people are currently at risk from the internet!

This statistic is a terrifying thought particularly as it also applies to our children, but keeping your kids safely online can be much easier than you think. All it takes is some good Internet Parenting. By this, I mean a parent that is aware of what their kids are doing online and a parent that has the computer out of the bedroom and in an open area. A good Internet Parent will check up on who their kids are chatting with and review any Internet sites their child may be part of such as MySpace, Teenspot, Bebo, or any other social networking site.

FACT – Your kid’s online safety depends on you, the parent!

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Here are 7 simple rules I would suggest:

1. Put the computer in an open area like the kitchen or living room


2. Install good monitoring software


3. Limit your child s time online


4. Stay in touch and show an interest in what they are doing


5. Teach them how to search safely


6. Talk to your child about the dangers of the Internet


7. Make sure they understand that talking with you about their internet activity doesn't mean that they have to give up their privacy

To summarise, the same good parenting skills that apply to the real world also apply online: show a healthy interest, while respecting your child's privacy.

If you would like a more comprehensive guide, why not visit me at www.kidsonlinesafety.co.uk

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