How to Keep Children Safe on The Internet?

fajarli (52)in #education • 7 years ago (edited)

Currently the internet has been climbed by all circles. Internet is not only used by adults but the internet is also used by teenagers and children. Such technological developments not only bring a positive impact but also a negative impact. Excessive use of the internet can also have a negative impact. Therefore children should be taught to be smarter in using the internet.

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There are so many negative things caused by the internet. For example, a child will imitate the abusive behavior they see on the internet. Or children who are already addicted to the internet will be difficult to socialize with other children. So that the association in the real world can be threatened. There are many other negative things that can be caused by the internet. Children can even be lazy to learn if he is too engrossed to play with the internet.

Basically, technologies like the intenet are created to make things easier for human beings. For example with the emergence of the internet then the human network in the world more widely and connected. But behind it there are also things to watch out for. Therefore do not forbid children to use the internet but educate children to be smart in using the internet.

Here are some tips that can be imitated how to educate children in using the internet.

Do not Disallow Children Using The Internet

Never forbid children to use the internet because basically the internet is created for the good. Prohibition will only make the child curious and he will try it secretly. Prohibition of using information technology for early childhood is good but if the child has stepped on the teen then let him use the internet with full awareness. Do not forbid children to use the internet but give them understanding how to use the internet in a healthy way.

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Tell Good Things and Bad About the Internet

Sometimes, children do not understand the bad things that exist on the internet. This is where the role of parents or teachers to explain the good and bad things related to the internet. This can be done by telling the child that the internet is just a tool and a human that controls and uses it. Thus the child will use his mind and consciousness in using the internet. The child will choose a good thing to do.

Do not Replicate Everything on the Internet

The Internet has users reaching billions. All the people of the world know and use the internet. There are various things on the internet. Parents or educators should tell the child that not all things can be imitated from the internet. Tell them that it must be filtered and taken good.

Consultation

Parents or educators should regularly establish communication with children in various ways. Included in internet usage. Parents should ask the children related to their activities in using the internet. In this case the parents can explain things his son does not know about the internet. This is important because with the consultation then we clearly mematau activity of children in using the internet.

Implant the Value of Goodness

As parents or educators at school we can not fully control the movement of children. But we can instill goodness in them. This is necessary so he can take care of themself with the filters already owned. Therefore, by naming the value of goodness then the use of the internet will lead to a good thing too.

That's a few things related to how to educate children to be able to use the internet intelligently. I hope the above can be a reference for parents or educators in educating their children. That's it.

Regards,
M. Fajarli Iqbal
Author and Educator