What Do You Teach Your Young Child About Internet Safety?
If your child is between the ages of 5 and 7, chances are she uses the internet regularly, along with an estimated 80% of children in this age group. You talk to your child about safely crossing the street; you should talk to our child about how to safely use the internet.
A short video ad encouraging internet safety for the internet’s youngest users has just been released by the UK Council for Child Internet Safety and the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre. The ad is aimed at children in this age group and is meant to teach them what information is private and that they are not to share this with unknown individuals.
One short video ad can’t do it all; you must be involved. Here are some accompanying activities for you to complete with your child.
This publicity push is in honor of Europe’s Safer Internet Day on February 9, 2010. This year’s Safer Internet Day theme is “Think Before You Post.” Not just today, but regularly and often, talk to your children openly about making safe choices on the internet.
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