Top computer safety tips for parents
A recent report by Parenting in the Digital Age shows that less than half of parents felt confident in ensuring their children were safe online, and one in three children have had a bad experience online. It also found that only 46 per cent of Australian parents felt they’d be able to deal with the online risks that their children might face. So, how can you teach your children to use the internet safely? From teaching them about computer viruses to online privacy and hidden dangers of social networking sites, here’s some tips to keep them safe as the browse the web. Place the computer in a shared area Keeping an eye on your children’s internet activity is much easier if they don’t use a computer in their room. Make sure the computer’s screen can be seen from different parts of the room, and that it doesn’t face the wall. Children will be more inclined to avoid viewing images or sites they shouldn’t if their parents are walking around behind them. Set reasonable usage limits