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Tiscali Members: Protect Children Online
Protecting Children Online
Children need protection when they are online. Especially so as more and more of our children use the Internet. Get the latest government advice and access useful links and advice below.
What kids get up to online
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Children probably spend the most time on the family PC. Chatting with friends on Bebo, MySpace and Facebook or via Instant Messenger (IM), downloading music onto their iPod or watching videos on YouTube is considered routine. However, it seems that kids are unaware of how they could be putting themslves at risk.
What to Watch out for
- Know what your children are doing online and who they are talking to. Ask them to teach you to use any applications you have never used.
- Help your children to understand that they should never give out personal details to online friends - personal information includes their messenger id, email address, mobile number and any pictures of themselves, their family or friends - if your child publishes a picture or video online - anyone can change it or share it.
- If your child receives spam / junk email & texts, remind them never to believe them, reply to them or use them.
- It's not a good idea for your child to open files that are from people they don't know. They won't know what they contain - it could be a virus, or worse - an inappropriate image or film.
- Help your child to understand that some people lie online and that therefore it's better to keep online mates online. They should never meet up with any strangers without an adult they trust.
- Always keep communication open for a child to know that it's never too late to tell someone if something makes them feel uncomfortable.
- Teach young people how to block someone online and report them if they feel uncomfortable.
Childrens' natural curiousity means that they will roam, play and investigate. However, there is content online which is less well guarded that it could be.
As a funding member of the Internet Watch Foundation, Tiscali is working with the UK Government, its agencies and other industry partners to ensure that illegal internet content is unavailable online in the UK. Find out more about our work with the Internet Watch Foundation.
Useful Links for Parents
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre is a government sponsored initiative which aims to inform parents, guardians and most importantly, kids, of the issues they may face online. There are tips on avoiding these dangers and links to sources of help and advice.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
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