Internet Safety Tips for Parents, Teachers and Carers
- The use of computers, laptops or any internet enabled devices (iPad, phone, iPod, Xbox) SHOULD be in a common area of the house NOT IN THE BEDROOM! Need an alarm - buy a clock radio!
- Parental monitoring is vital - walk past and see what your child is doing, who they are talking to and what sites they are on…be aware if their mood changes. This is NOT invading their privacy at all…it is parenting in the digital space.
- Make sure there is no response to rude or harassing emails or messages and keep a record in case of further investigation.
- Advise your child to immediately exit any site that makes them feel uncomfortable or worried.
- If the harassment continues…. The current email account can be deleted and a new one started. The new email address should only be given to a selective few.