The dangers that lurk in the network make children and young people are constantly falling victim to scams, theft, kidnapping and harassment, among so many other threats that several countries and organizations seek to eradicate.
in order to put a stop to these dangers arose the Safer Internet Day of the Safer Internet— some years ago, which is being held this Tuesday in all the world.
In this year the motto is: "be the change, join for a better internet". With this message it is intended to raise awareness among the youth about the positive aspects of the technology to avoid spreading your side harmful.
in order To make it more secure for internet browsing, social networks and smartphones, the golden rules cover such topics as the proper use of passwords and implementation of anti-virus. However, with the minors come into play other factors, such as the supervision of the parents and, above all, the constant communication between parents and children.
Here we share seven practical tips for parents and youth to collaborate and contribute to make the internet a virtual world more secure for all.
There are technical aspects, but a lot of it has to do with the relations and changes of attitude.
1. Set rules
The main thing is for parents to establish rules for the children and they understand and put into practice.
A rule is to designate a certain time of daily use of the internet and cell phone. Another, to first comply with the tasks, and if it is a boy, give your dad your passwords.
2. Use parental control
There are excellent tools to set restrictions in the navigation —try to limit what content you can see the under—. In addition, Windows and Google include parental control settings. In Android and in iPhone there are options to restrict certain apps.
3. Only known
Not ok on the networks to those that do not know in real life.
there needs to Be trust for the minor to indicate if you are receiving messages from unknown persons. The ideal is that the parents are aware of the accounts that use their children in social networks and are also friends of them on these platforms.
4. Protection
passwords must be alphanumeric and it is recommended to use a different one for every service and social network.
If the user is a child, the parent should be aware of and manage their passwords. It is recommended to apps and services of key management 1Password and Last Pass, which facilitate the task.
5. Private
On social networks, set up your profiles and photographs to ensure that only the person known to see.
On Facebook, this can be done from the quick Check of privacy. It is also not recommended to include in phone number in the profile of the social networks.
6. Start by a
This year, on the Day of the Internet more Secure emphasis on spreading positive messages.
The child, especially the adolescent, you must be part of the change and does not lend itself to ‘cyber-bullying’. Not to disseminate images or jokes people whom they can hurt. Also, threaten others.
7. Report
Before any threat or message that bothered about the child, first you should communicate to their parents and/or educators.
The threats should be reported. In Guatemala, the cases of cyber-bullying is investigated, and should be reported to the Public Ministry.
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