It’s no secret that the Internet is frequented by opportunistic, evil-minded predators and porn vendors. As a parent, it is your job to monitor your kids’ computer and internet use and protect them from such dangers lurking around the corner. Here are some steps to give your kids the better security while cyber surfing.
Set a specific time for computer and internet use
Setting a specific time for computer use when there’s an adult who can supervise kids’ internet activity is a great way to monitor your kids’ computer use. Put password in your computer so they couldn’t access it when you’re away.
Put the computer in a place where you can easily see it
This will let you check your kids’ activities easily without being nuisance to them.
Communicate with your kids
Make your kids understand the dangers lurking in the internet. Give them some examples of people victimized by evil-minded individuals in the internet. Set the rules and explain what sites they can visit and what sites are dangerous. Tell your kids to never give their personal information to someone they haven’t met in person and not to post any personal photos without your approval.
Set adult content block in your Internet browsers
Keep your kids from accessing adult content site and any inappropriate site by blocking it right from your browser. There are many different set of providers out there that lets you set blocks for specific users. Set-up a screen names for your kids with the right blocks. Norton is one good example for this, it includes program that alerts parents when kids are visiting websites that includes specific phrases and keywords.
Check your kids’ emails
Checking your kids’ emails regularly lets you know the things and website they subscribe into. Don’t think of this is as an invasion of privacy, rather than a safety measure to protect your kids.