The Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. Any child who is old enough to punch in a few letters on the keyboard can literally access the world.
But that access can also pose hazards to your children. For example, your 8-year-old might log on to a search engine and type in the word "Lego." But with just one missed keystroke, he or she might enter the word "Legs" instead, and be directed to thousands of websites with a focus on legs - some of which may contain pornographic material.
That's why it's important to be aware of what your children see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves online.
Just like any safety issue, it's a good idea to talk with your kids about your concerns, take advantage of resources to protect them from potential dangers, and keep a close eye on their activities
2 comments:
I agree. That is what also happened in my school when I was an educator. Some children type "body" to learn about human body. Well, guess what they got.
That is why I created a safe search engine for school purpose so that the kids can find educational resources easily.
Regards
Ronald Daniar
Thank God for bookmarks. :)
We make it a point to explore the web with our three-year-old, and if any site catches her fancy, we bookmark it.
She doesn't know how to type in proper words yet so no biggie. But she does know how to access sites in her bookmarks folder.
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