Safety on the Internet

Safety is the Key

Things are totally different in how children use the internet. Everything they need to stretch their knowledge is at their fingertips to show off creativity. With all of this newfound knowledge comes some underlying problems.

Those problems are: 

1. Cyberbullying 

2. Exposure to inappropriate material

3. Online Predators

4. Revealing too much personal information

*Below, this video is going to teach you 5 tips to keep your children safe on the internet. 

Resources 

NetSmartz https://www.netsmartz.org/internetsafety

5 Tips to Keep Your Child Safe on the Internet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqlTOOY9CIo

Weyburn Police Service (Internet Safety)http://Tips Learn the basics of Internet safety Children use a variety of online services, and each of these services can have different safety concerns. However, there are some basic tips which you can employ no matter how your children use the Internet. Keep the computer in a high-traffic area of your home. Establish limits for which online sites children may visit and for how long. Remember that Internet technology can be mobile, so make sure to monitor cell phones, gaming devices, and laptops. Surf the Internet with your children and let them show you what they like to do online. Know who is connecting with your children online and set rules for social networking, instant messaging, e-mailing, online gaming, and using webcams. Continually dialogue with your children about online safety.