As social restrictions lift, many kids may be soon returning to classrooms and in-person activities. But they’re still likely to be spending plenty of time online, visiting social networking sites, chat rooms, virtual worlds, and blogs, or playing games or browsing the internet. It’s more important than ever that parents be aware of what their kids are doing online and help them navigate the cyber world safely. Here are some smart suggestions:
- Have an ongoing conversation, setting boundaries and limits.
- Know the harms of social media.
- Review what respectful communication is,
- Use and review privacy settings one by one.
- Use safety tools.
- Monitor their internet use.
- Talk frankly about cyberbullying.
- Check out your kid’s page to look for mean-spirited comments.
For more guidance on reducing risks and helping kids make safe decisions, visit: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/protecting-kids-online
Original source https://blog.healthadvocate.com/2021/07/ways-to-protect-your-child-online/