7 Tips for Online Safety
1. TALK WITH YOUR KIDS
- Stay calm
- Talk early and often
- Be open and direct
2. EDUCATE YOURSELF
- Search online for anything you don’t understand
- Try out the apps games and sites yourself
- Explore the GDP tips and resources
3. USE PARENTAL CONTROLS
- Activate the safety settings in your operating system, search engine and games
- Use parental controls on your children’s phones, tablets and game consoles
- Monitor your kids use and screen time
4. SET GROUND RULES AND APPLY SANCTIONS
- Agree and sign a family safety contract
- Set time and place limits for tech use
- Enforce sanctions when necessary
5. FRIEND AND FOLLOW BUT DON’T STALK
- Friend your kids on social media
- Respect your kids online space and don’t over do it
- Encourage your kids to create a GOOD digital reputation
6. EXPLORE SHARE AND CELEBRATE
- Go online with your kids and explore their online world
- Take advantage of new ways of communicating
- Learn from them and have fun
7. BE A GOOD DIGITAL ROLE MODEL
- Curb your own bad digital habits
- Know when to unplug
- Show your kids how to collaborate and create online
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