What should you do if you see inappropriate online content?

If your child has seen inappropriate content online, you can:

1. talk with them about what they’ve seen – let them know what is, and isn’t, appropriate for their age.
2. reassure them they can come to you, another trusted adult or Childline if they’re worried about something.

At what age should children be allowed to use the Internet?

The answer: eight years old is the average age at which parents allow independent Internet and device use. Ninety-four percent of parents said they allow their kids unsupervised access to at least one device or online service like email or social networks.

How do I make the Internet safe for kids?

10 things every parent can do to keep their kids safe online

1. Talk openly with your child about their online activity.
2. Keep screens and devices where you can see them.
3. Know your parental controls.
4. Know who your children’s online friends are.
5. Be ‘share aware’ to protect your privacy.

Should I let my child on the Internet?

The Internet can be wonderful for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. Parents should be aware of what their kids see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves.

How do I keep my teenager safe on the Internet?

2. Set Up Ground Rules

1. Don’t share personal information online, including your full name, address, phone number, and Social Security number.
2. Don’t use public Wi-Fi networks.
3. Don’t let anyone else use your phone, laptop, or tablet.
4. Don’t accept friend requests from strangers.
5. Don’t open emails from unknown senders.

Can you put parental controls on WIFI?

You can go to the router’s web-based configuration pages and set up the parental controls for your network. Many routers don’t include parental controls, but you can use OpenDNS to set up parental controls on any router.

Does age matter when it comes to online privacy?

Age does matter, and here’s why: Children’s personal information is at risk. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) passed in 1998 protects every child under the age of 13.

How old do you have to be to use YouTube?

YouTube requires account holders to be 18, but a 13-year-old can sign up with a parent’s permission. Despite these clearly stated and published age restrictions, large and growing numbers of children 12 and under are using social media networks, often with their parent’s knowledge and consent.

Why are there age restrictions?

Age restrictions exist for a reason and they are not to DEPRIVE him but to make sure that he THRIVES when he does hit that magical age and he “gets it.” I softened the blow using an example from his world.

How old do you have to be to use social media?

For Vine, Tinder and Yik Yak it’s 17. YouTube requires account holders to be 18, but a 13-year-old can sign up with a parent’s permission. Despite these clearly stated and published age restrictions, large and growing numbers of children 12 and under are using social media networks, often with their parent’s knowledge and consent.