Parents: Have THIS Talk Early | Internet Safety for Children

In today’s technical world, when children always have a computer at their disposal, parents should discuss internet safety with their children at a young age.

That might be easier said than done. Many parents today did not grow up in the internet age, so this discussion is often overlooked. However, there are many quality resources offering assistance so you can begin teaching internet safety.

Increasing awareness about the dangerous social media environment, including social media aggression (cyberbullying, sexting, etc,), human trafficking, ramifications of liability and growing lawsuits (libel and slander) are all topics that should be discussed.

According to Nemours Kids Health, there are many ways to help kids practice safe internet use, such as:

• Never post or trade personal pictures.
• Never share personal information such as address, school name or location.
• Alert parents if a conversation seems scary or hurtful.

There are also many ways for parents to supervise their child’s internet interaction, such as:

• Keep the computer in a common area for parents to monitor usage.
• Check credit card bills frequently for online purchases.
• Take children seriously if they inform you of an uncomfortable online interaction.

Oswald can help you build a world of protection around your life.

For more information, please visit our Personal Risk page or contact us below.