The digital advances have shrunk the world and exposed the
current generation to anything and everything. The Internet is at the top of
the digital advances list, its usage is every increasing. It is like a master
key to every treasure chest of knowledge that could possibly exist.
Nothing in this world is all good. The internet that might
be a treasure chest to some, could also turn into a Pandora’s Box if not used
well. While adults themselves use the internet in ways that you are well aware
of, children on the other hand might not possess the maturity to filter the
information that they view. As parents it is your untold responsibility to guide
and protect your child. Now this does not mean you time travel into the Stone
Age Era and stop your kids from using the technology and the internet but the
least you could do is monitor Your Kids Online Activity.
Mind you, monitoring your kids online activity does not mean
stalking their every move. Avoid being sceptical about your child, if you have
given them the right guidance they will not let you down. But do not trust your
child blindly because what might seem like harmless fun to them might turn into
a big mess if not taken care of.
Certain things you could follow in order to monitor Your
Kids Online Activity while still giving them the space they require are:
1.
Give your child Internet usage hours, depending
on their age and requirement. There is no specific time limit for an age group,
you would be the best judge of the time they will require.
2.
Use an online internet monitoring software that
would help you to keep track of the internet activity.
3.
Use app or software and block the sites that you
consider harmful for your child.
4.
Do not ignore the online games they play, this
is an easily ignored aspect. But studies show that violent video games
encourage violence in kids because they try to emulate the games.
5.
Keep an eye on their social networking usage but
at the same time do not make them feel strangled.
Whatever choice you make about filtering programs,
no software can take the place of an actively involved parent. So, most
importantly have a good bond with your child, so that they feel free enough to
talk to you in case of any trouble in this big scary digital world.
Stay aware, stay protected.
