Every Parent's To-Do List to Protect Kids Online

From: CyberWise, Updated: Sep 25

Children use the internet for many reasons: to watch educational videos and materials, play games, and to interact with friends and family members.

Exposing kids to the internet and technology at an early age has been the subject of debate among parents, guardians, educators, and the general public. On the good side, kids pick up information and skills, given the wealth of learning resources. The not-so-good or dark side is that they can come across content inappropriate for their age, or they can get into bad company.

This guide aims to help parents identify risks associated with their children's internet usage and come up with effective and adequate solutions for the kids' safety and security in this virtual environment.

For this guide, children refers to individuals below 18 years of age.

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In the 2016-2017 school year, each student in grades 7-12 spent an hour with a district "Common Sense Media Certified Instructor" learning about what a "digital footprint" is and how to control what the public sees. Students were exposed to the positive and negative impacts that social media and the internet can have on one's digital footprint. Students also took part in a an assembly about "digital law", which was presented by school resource office, Deputy Holt. During this assembly students learned about ways to ensure their safety while using social media and exploring the web. The Dansville Central School district is committed to exposing our students to the benefits of technology within the educational field, while teaching components of "Digital Citizenship". These same assemblies will be offered each school year.

New to the 2017-2018 school year will be educational opportunities for students to learn more about "digital literacy". Students will be exposed to proper ways to search the internet and learn from trusted websites.

CLICK HERE to view the "Digital Footprint" presentation for students.

CLICK HERE to go to Primary School Digital Citizenship page.