How can kids make good use of the internet?

Making good use of technology is not what has been something easy, that’s why here you will learn the best tips to use it correctly and thus deserve a big applause.

• It is essential that parents know and learn how the Internet works, what it is for and what new technologies are associated with it. This is the only way to educate children in the right way, to help them choose the right options, and thus prevent them from accessing inappropriate or malicious pages or content.

• They should know that we are ready to help them, solve their doubts and advise them, so that a relationship of trust is established in which they feel comfortable and tell us about any problem on the Internet. Parents should be interested in what their children do online, but without questioning, respecting their privacy.

• Banning Internet access can backfire, especially for teens. Children must learn the habits of good use of the Internet through their parents, with their lessons and instructions, so that they become an example to follow. Only in this way will we contribute to making responsible use of the Internet by children.

• It is always a good idea to adopt age-appropriate Internet usage rules for children (schedules, usage time, content), which will help keep you in balance with your other ordinary activities. An exaggerated use can be harmful, while restricting its use at meal times or at night can be good measures. It is recommended to avoid the use of computers in the bedrooms.

• It is important to be interested in children’s activities on the Internet. Ask them what they do, what web pages they visit, meet their friends on social networks. A good strategy is also to locate the computer in a busy space of the house, such as the living room, so that we control the connection time and that it becomes a use in sight of the whole family, also preventing people with malicious interests can communicate online with children.

• Children must be accompanied when browsing the Internet. Both in the sense of accompanying him in the gradual learning about its use, in a positive way, and of advancing with him in the digital knowledge that is acquired, to avoid a digital gap between parents and children.

• Teach your children to use the Internet and ICTs responsibly, with respect for others and for themselves, so that they know at all times the consequences of their actions. The Internet should be a space for positive coexistence, where they behave politely and avoid conflictive situations (bullying, etc.). Instilling these behavior patterns is essential.