The internet gives us access to an almost limitless amount of information and helps us communicate with friends and family around the world. But it requires vigilance to stay safe. Here are some online safety tips for you and your family, from Telus Wise, a digital literacy program that has been sharing free online safety resources for the past decade.
With risks of cyberbullying, predators and scammers, young children should only be online with a supervising adult. Not to be replaced by conversations about digital citizenship and safety, a quick win for parents is to use parental controls to help prevent kids from accessing inappropriate sites.
Many experts also suggest limiting the amount of screen time your children have so they participate in more physical and social activities. Storing a device away or programming it to shut down after a set period of time can help.
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