Everyone goes to all available lengths to keep their loved ones safe from the dangers of the world — both offline and, increasingly, online.
The internet has made its home in every corner of our lives — and the younger you are, the more of
Everyone goes to all available lengths to keep their loved ones safe from the dangers of the world — both offline and, increasingly, online.
The internet has made its home in every corner of our lives — and the younger you are, the more of an impact the internet is likely to have had in your life. Of course, some of the time this is a good thing — the internet connects us with people all over the world, and provides new ways to work, learn, and play. But sometimes it can be hard to understand both the benefits and the dangers of the internet, both for kids and their parents.
What should I do?
Do you know what information is being collected about you when you use the internet?
For most people, it’s hard to nail down an answer to this question. As the world becomes more and more aware of the privacy and security risks of rampant data collection, people are starting to demand a right to choose what data is collected about them, and what companies are allowed to do with that data.
Data safety and choices about data collection becomes even more important when the people in question are kids.
For most kids, the internet can be a wonderful playground where they can have fun, connect, and get creative with their friends. And while this is usually true, growing up submerged in the depths of the internet comes with some risks. Safety-conscious parents should make sure that ‘eSafety’ is at the top of any child’s back-to-school list. They’re going to need it every day.
The reality is, it’s really hard — impossible, even — to monitor all of your kid’s online activity.
We believe the best way to help your child stay safe online isn’t necessarily to directly limit or ban certain corners of the internet. Sometimes, these limits might be helpful. But seeing as the internet is such an important part of everyone’s lives, it’s better to help your kids develop a well-rounded understanding of how to use their own best judgement to keep themselves safe online.
|Technology was often banned in my life. After I racked up a $250 dialup bill playing Runescape, my mum kicked me off the internet. All fun things cost money I guess.|
TV wasn’t often banned, but, to be honest, I would’ve been cool with no TV. A screen that just gives visual stimulus — you aren’t required to give anything back, you just have to stay on the couch. The TV is an idiot box, computers are Pandora’s box.
My parents didn’t think I spent enough time doing homework, so passwords were put on computers to limit my tech time. But I could always crack a password with a