
During lockdown and remote learning, children are online much more, this can help with isolation and boredom but the internet does have another side. Brad from TurnOnVPN shares how to keep your kids safe online.
Technology and its devices have affected virtually every area of human life, as most things can be done online these days – banking, working, and learning. The lockdown enforced because of the coronavirus pandemic in several countries made several schools resort to online classes for their students.
Besides the learning options available for children on the internet, there are also interactive forums through which children can communicate with their friends and other people of similar interests. Although access to the internet is not well spread across the world, a report published by UNICEF shows that children who have active access to the internet at least once a week develop greater digital skills and sharper instincts.
Risks faced by children
Using the internet is however not without dangers, as children could be exposed to potentially harmful situations like:
Respective measures for parents to help their children stay safe
Conclusion
The surge in the frequency of cybercrimes has led to the requirement of awareness and cybersecurity. As parents, it is important to be able to identify risks that children face and ways on how to deal with such risks.
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