Kids today are exposed to more than they should be and it can have
a very dramatic effect on them and their futures. Online activity for kids has
only increased as time has progressed which means that the risk of them getting
caught up in something damaging has gotten greater. Parents must take extra
precaution and monitor their children online and try and keep them safe.
The internet can be the ultimate learning
tool for kids and young adults as it can provide numerous ways for them to
learn and interact with other children across the world. Schools are beginning
to implement computer learning classes to give the next generation a head start
for their future. Another reason is competition; countries around the world
want to produce the best and brightest kids that will soon be leading their
country so they introduce them to technology at a young age to stay ahead of
everyone else.
Using the internet for educational
purposes should not have a restriction on it, learning should not be capped.
But when it comes to playing games and when you start to become more social on
the internet that is when parents need to step in immediately to lay down some
firm ground rules for their children. Before allowing their child on a
particular site parents need to review it first to make sure the content is age
appropriate. Parents also need to allot time for certain activities, maybe an
hour a day to socialize and play games and then you block access to those sites
for the rest of the day.
Parental locks are very important as well,
cable providers often advertise blocking access to some channels so your kids
are not influenced by what they see on them. Controlling what your children see
at an early age allows them to still be children they should not be exposed to
adult situations at such an early age especially on the internet. Children that
see unsuitable situations are more likely to want to engage in some type of bad
activity online especially when they get older.
As a parent you have to talk to your
children and explain the impact that bad activity can have on their futures.
You shouldn't sugar coat anything it is best to be straight with them and tell
them how they might not be able to get that job because of something they did
when they were young. The younger they are when you have this talk the odds of
them not getting caught up in anything will increase because they will always
have their future in mind and will be hesitant to mess that up.
Teaching your children about the positives
and negatives of online activity can help prevent them from ruining their
future before they get a chance to enjoy it.
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