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Children and the Internet
The Internet is a great resource for kids; it’s not only educational but also used for
entertainment, communication and interaction with others. As a parent, you must be concerned
with the dark side of the Internet.
With many youngsters expected to get PCs and laptops for Christmas, parents are being
warned about the risks posed by the virtual world. Over 30 per cent of parents describe themselves as internet
beginners, compared to only five per cent of children.
As a result, children have easy access to millions of websites, and many parents are
unaware of the information their children are viewing, sending and receiving.
While many parents are happy using their computer for basic tasks, such as word-processing
and family accounts, they may feel ill-equipped to install the technical safeguards necessary
to protect their children from unsuitable material.
The Internet is a great resource for kids; it’s not only educational but also used for
entertainment, communication and interaction with others. As a parent, you must be concerned
with the dark side of the Internet. If you are tired of encountering websites that you want to
prevent your family from seeing, or are concerned about the negative effects that the Internet
may have on your children, there are programmes that allow you to control what you and your family
see on the Internet. "Parental Control Software" [enter the term into the search box below] is becoming common place
in homes with both young and teenaged children.
Internet safety
Here are some guidelines for young children surfing the Internet:
- Never give out your last or family name, your home address or your phone number in
chat rooms, on bulletin boards, or to online pen-pals.
- Make sure that any sceen names are not your actual names! Also, make sure that the screen name
doesn’t include any other identifying features such as birthday, age, state, etc.
- Tell your parents if you see anything online that makes you uncomfortable.
- Never agree to meet someone from the Internet without your parents' permission.
- Don't respond to messages that are mean or make you feel uncomfortable
(and tell your parents right away so they can call the police or Internet service provider).
- Talk with your parents about setting up rules for the times you are allowed to use the
Internet and appropriate areas you can visit. Don't break the rules without their permission.
- Don't give out your Internet passwords to anybody except your parents
(not even to your best friend).
- Don't do anything online that hurts somebody or breaks the law.
- Don't send your picture to anybody without your parents' permission.
Use the links below for more information :
NetAlert
NetAlert is Australia's Internet safety advisory body. NetAlert is a not-for-profit community
organisation established in late 1999 by the Australian government to provide independent
advice and education on managing access to online content.
Be Web Aware
Information and tips for parents on how to help young people enjoy the benefits and
manage the risks of being on the Internet.
GetNetWise
The challenge for parents is to educate themselves and their children about how to use the
Internet safely. GetNetWise provides some very useful information.
Stay Safe
Educational site intended to help consumers understand both the positive aspects of the
Internet as well as how to manage a variety of safety and security issues that exist online.
Kidz Privacy
Site provided by the US Federal Trade Commission to educate kids, parents, and businesses
about the privacy rights of children online.
Google SafeSearch
With Google SafeSearch, sites and web pages containing pornography
and explicit sexual content are blocked from search results.
Source : Vanish.org
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