In today’s digital age, children’s online safety is an important issue. Digital parenting is important to protect children from online fraud, cyberbullying and other online threats. Digital parenting means monitoring children’s online activities and training them to stay safe online.
Some digital parenting tips have been shared by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center under the Home Ministry. By following these you can save your children from phone addiction and its ill effects.
Leave the mobile under your supervision only.
No matter how much children insist, give them the smartphone only in your presence. It would be better if you do not give them your personal phone, otherwise there may be a risk of your personal data being leaked.
Prioritize apps according to children
Try to ensure that the smartphone you give to children has only those apps installed on it which are useful for children. If you want, you can also put a lock on the Play Store so that your child is not able to download any app of his own free will.
Limit screen time and app usage
To prevent your child from using the smartphone for too long, you can set a screen time limit. You will get this option on the phone’s settings.
distance from social media
Do not allow children to use social media. Try that the phone you are giving them does not have any social media app. Even if there is such an app, keep a password on it.
Adopt following tips of digital parenting and shield your kids online.
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— Cyber Dost (@Cyberdost) December 5, 2023
Tips for Digital Parenting
- Talk to children about what they do online and which websites and apps they use. Train them about online safety and educate them about online risks.
- Take control of children’s digital devices, such as their phones, laptops and tablets. Use the parental control settings on their devices so you can see and control their online activity.
- Teach children to use only secure apps and websites. You can approve apps and websites for them so that they can only run the apps and websites that you agree to.
- Set online time limits for children so that they do not stay online for too long.
- Educate children about online dangers, such as cyberbullying, online scams and online sexual exploitation. Tell them what they should do if they face any danger.
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