Keep The Internet (and Internet Predators) Out Of Your Child's Bedroom!
One would think that in today's day and age, watchful parents would know that when their kids are online, they're potential targets for internet predators. We've said it before and we'll say it again: 1 in 5 kids is approached online by an internet predator.
So, why are so many parents letting their kids have internet capable computers in the bedroom? According to msnbc.com, 1 in 10 kids ages 8 to 10 years old has internet access in the bedroom. The numbers are, of course, higher for teenagers. This means that your kid can be emailing or chatting with someone, anyone, while you are sleeping.
And if you think your kid would never do such a thing, or would tell you what they were up to, you clearly don't remember what it was like to be a kid, especially a teenager. That kind of naivete is dangerous.
If you're concerned, but can't stay up all night to find out who your child is chatting with at 2am, you could remove all internet access from the room -- including handhelds, cellphones, and computers.
Or, you can rely on quality parental control software. This will allow you to check on who your child contacts and when it happens. The right brand is also easy to use and undetectable, allowing you to keep being the parent, even at 2am.
So, why are so many parents letting their kids have internet capable computers in the bedroom? According to msnbc.com, 1 in 10 kids ages 8 to 10 years old has internet access in the bedroom. The numbers are, of course, higher for teenagers. This means that your kid can be emailing or chatting with someone, anyone, while you are sleeping.
And if you think your kid would never do such a thing, or would tell you what they were up to, you clearly don't remember what it was like to be a kid, especially a teenager. That kind of naivete is dangerous.
If you're concerned, but can't stay up all night to find out who your child is chatting with at 2am, you could remove all internet access from the room -- including handhelds, cellphones, and computers.
Or, you can rely on quality parental control software. This will allow you to check on who your child contacts and when it happens. The right brand is also easy to use and undetectable, allowing you to keep being the parent, even at 2am.
Links to this post