Information technology is like a double-edged knife that on the other hand can provide benefits to its users, but on the other side gives bad impact. Therefore, should the development of information technology such as internet addressed wisely by the community.
Unfortunately, there are still many parents who are less wise in providing information technology and internet facilities to their children so not the benefits but the bad impact. Therefore, should the development of information technology such as internet addressed wisely by the community.
Unfortunately, there are still many parents who are less wise in providing information technology and internet facilities to their children so not the benefits but the bad impact. The fact that internet use has a negative impact on children is one of the concerns of the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection.
The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (MWCP) said parents need to assist children in accessing the internet to avoid or reduce the adverse effects of information technology.
According to Deputy Assistant of Child Protection in KPPPA Emergency and Pornography Situation Valentina Ginting, internet usage in Indonesia is very fast when compared with other countries. Along with the use of internet, negative charges on the internet such as pornography has been very developed in social media and online media. In fact there are some cases in Indonesia that the negative impact is very great for children. Therefore, it is important to teach parents, children and teachers to use the internet in a better direction.
Digital Parenting
Then, how to take care of the children are old enough to use the device? Founder and CEO of Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) Stephen Balkam provides tips on Seven Steps of Child Care in a Good Digital Age.
"Childcare in a good digital age will empower parents to be confident in directing their children to surf," he said.
The first step is to invite the child to speak. Speak calmly, slowly and often and openly and directly. Tell the children about our values. Do not miss the best times of teaching, for example, when giving children the first time. The second step is to learn. Parents still have to learn and need to search online for things that are not understood. Do not hesitate to try for yourself apps, games and sites kids might use.
The third step, parents can take control of parents or parental controls. Enable security settings that exist in operating systems, search engines and games. Parents can also use parental controls on children's devices such as smartphones, tablets or game consoles. Children's sessions are a safe place for children. Parental filters are the simplest step, "says Stephen.
Fourth step, parents must lay down the basic rules and sanctions that must be borne by the child if the violation. Parents should agree on what is allowed and not done when surfing.
The fifth step is the parents must be friends or follow social media accounts of her children, but do not spy on too much.
Parents should respect the privacy space of their children online. Children need freedom, especially adolescents who need private space.
"Parents should encourage their children to create a good digital reputation," says Stephen.
Step six by exploring, sharing and celebrating important things online with kids. Parents should be actively involved in exploring the online world with children.
Parents can take advantage of new ways of communicating. Do not hesitate to learn from the kids and have fun in the new way.
The seventh step is to be a good digital model for children. Parents should control the bad digital habits in front of the children.
"Parents are a model for their children, do not use a mobile phone while driving, or use technology equipment while eating together at the dinner table," he said.
