{"id":9262,"date":"2018-11-28T14:00:10","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T22:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=9262"},"modified":"2024-01-26T22:45:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T06:45:20","slug":"9262","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/9262\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Safety for Kids \u2013 A Parent\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a parent isn\u2019t easy. You need to make sure your kids are always safe and don\u2019t land into any trouble. It\u2019s hard enough in the real world and becomes even more difficult when children discover the online world.<\/p>\n

And since the online world cannot be completely monitored, it\u2019s nearly impossible to know what they\u2019re doing. However, there are certain things you can do to reduce the risks your kids may face online.<\/p>\n

Here is what you should do to keep things safe for your kids.<\/p>\n

Set clear Internet Safety rules for your kids<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to follow rules when they are clearly laid out. Limit their time on the internet. It could be half an hour from one hour every day. Also, tell them about the sites they\u2019re allowed to visit. If they need to visit any website other than the ones that are allowed, they\u2019ll need to get your permission.<\/p>\n

You can search for kid-friendly alternatives to popular websites. For example, instead of Google, introduce them to Kiddle, a kid-friendly search engine by Google.<\/p>\n

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Teach your kids basic internet safety rules<\/h3>\n

You need to teach your children about the basic internet safety rules, such as:<\/p>\n