Watch our video for top tips on
how to keep your children safe whilst they’re on the internet!
As a
parent, are you worried about what your child gets up to on the
internet? Are you concerned about the amount of disruptions the internet
causes whilst your child is doing homework? With the world of gadgets
evolving so quickly, there are now a huge range of devices that children
can access the internet on, so it’s no surprise many parents are
increasingly worried about how this affecting their child. Let’s face
it, it can be a fine line between giving your child the freedom to
explore, and keeping them safe from harmful websites.
Research conducted by Talk Talk
has shown only 16% of kids are using the internet for homework and with
half of 6-11 year olds spending up to 2 hours a day playing games
online, there is definitely a need for parents to monitor their child’s
internet behaviour. Even more worryingly perhaps, parents are oblivious
to the fact their child could access pornography online which is a big
concern, especially as tech-savvy kids are often better at navigating
the internet than we are.
Luckily for parents, there are
now a number of devices and tools that can help you monitor your
children’s internet diet. Talk Talk for example have specifically
developed ‘HomeSafe’, a device that is built into the broadband itself
which allows parents to control the types of websites their family can
access.
In the following video internet
safety expert Charlotte Aynsley shares her top tips and advice for
parents on keeping the internet safe for kids
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How
to keep kids safe online
As a
parent, are you worried about what your child gets up to on the
internet? Are you concerned about the amount of disruptions the internet
causes whilst your child is doing homework? With the world of gadgets
evolving so quickly, there are now a huge range of devices that children
can access the internet on, so it’s no surprise many parents are
increasingly worried about how this affecting their child. Let’s face
it, it can be a fine line between giving your child the freedom to
explore, and keeping them safe from harmful websites.