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Technological innovation has changed the lives of people around the world and across all age demographics. It is rare to see someone without a smartphone these days, and most people are reasonably familiar with the gadgets they use. You probably use technology quite for work, school and during your free time. And why not when the digital environment has made our life so much easier: You can order anything, from dinner to clothing to furniture and have it delivered straight to your doorstep u2013 often within hours. If you love holidays with your teenagers, you could plan the entire trip abroad fro
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Technological innovation has changed the lives of people around the world and across all age demographics. It is rare to see someone without a smartphone these days, and most people are reasonably familiar with the gadgets they use. You probably use technology quite for work, school and during your free time. And why not when the digital environment has made our life so much easier: You can order anything, from dinner to clothing to furniture and have it delivered straight to your doorstep – often within hours. If you love holidays with your teenagers, you could plan the entire trip abroad from the comfort of your living room. You have endless choices for entertainment at your disposal via the use of streaming services. You can watch the latest films, concerts and visit museums half a world away from home. Not to mention that the internet has made it much easier to stay well-informed, with unlimited resources at our fingertips in just a few seconds. However, with accessibility and efficiency also comes the need for responsibility. If you haven’t yet discussed the issue of cyber security with your children, it’s not too late to start: The importance of cyber security at home There is no demographic more familiar with technology and more finely attuned to its intricacies than young people. Our children and teenagers were born into a world in which tech is already a dominant force, so naturally, they often feel more comfortable with technology than their parents. Even if they come across something unfamiliar, it’s much easier for them to understand and learn than it is for their parents. For most youngsters the online world has become an inseparable part of childhood, and most kids spend at least 45 hours online every week. That is equivalent to the time most parents spend at work, if not more!
1. Secure family and kids’ devices The internet is great. It offers so many entertainment opportunities that you are likely never going to get bored as long as you have access to a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. However, as a parent, you should be aware of the possible dangers of the internet and advise your children to value web security. 2. Talk to your children about cyber bullying While the arrival of social media platforms has enabled us to connect with people across great distances, it also poses significant risks. Cyber bullying is one of the most common dangers of social media use amongst children. If your child is active on social media, there is a risk that they are being bullied by a person not known to them or someone they know through their friends or school. Although it may appear harmless at first, considering the bully cannot physically harm your child, the mental strain of cyber bullying can take a massive toll on your child’s self-esteem and mental health 3. Protect your teens from online predators Unfortunately, cyber predators are a sad reality. Explain to your children that the anonymity of the Internet allows people to hide their identities and pretend to be someone they are not, typically someone close in age to them who will try to use manipulation and control tactics to harm them. Give them clear examples, by telling them that predators will try to lure them into exchanging personal information, sexual content, and possibly try to meet them in person.
4. Ask your kids to use their common sense The online environment is not that different from the real world, and the same common-sense rules apply. Your children already knows that they shouldn’t talk to strangers in the street, even if they seem kind and well-intentioned. The same applies to the internet. If someone wants to contact them directly, they should inform an adult. They should also be wary of anything that looks too good to be true, such as offers to receive expensive items for free. Personal information such as age, the school they attend, their home address, and so on should never be shared online. Final thoughts When you think about all the dangers your children can face online, you might become overprotective and even consider banning them from accessing the internet. Unfortunately, this is not a realistic solution. Nowadays, we need to the internet as a resource for news, school, work, shopping, etc. And if your teenager did nothing wrong, why should they be punished? It might cause them to go online without your permission. Instead of banning them from the internet altogether, try to teach your children the principles of cyber security, so that they can recognize the dangers of the web and protect themselves from cyber crime. And if you have a relationship built on trust, they will come to you for advice if they find themselves in a situation that they feel unable to handle themselves. About the author: Single Parents on Holiday are the no. 1 tour operator for single parent family holidays. In addition to our family holidays, we organisesingles holidays for the over 60s for single parent empty nesters and any other solo travellers wishing to join a fully-organised group holiday without kids.
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