At this stage they begin to use the Internet intensively: their interest on social networks awakens, they demand their own cell phone and are they fascinated with on-line games. A perfect stage for them to learn and develop the skills necessary to enable them to make appropriate decisions independently, but following their evolutions very closely.
Provide controlled ICT environments but increasingly open. Continue with controlled environments that minimize the risks, paying special attention to the parental controls of mobile phones and game consoles. But keep in mind that at these ages the kids will be more and more jealous of their intimacy, so they are likely to begin to generate conflicts in relation to the use of Parental Controls (blocks of pages that want access, upset to know that they are being watched, etc). In this regard, and depending on the maturity of the minor and the responsibilities he assumes, it is recommended that you remove the restrictions little by little.
Choose video games that are appropriate to their age. The PEGI rating rules will help you to select the most suitable for your son, in function of the age at which they are targeted and the type of content that show. In turn, the most modern consoles have parental controls that allow you to block games that do not meet the criteria that we have established (e.g. do not allow games of violent content or for over 14). Remember to accompany them from time to time at some point to know about the environment in which they move.
Insist on good practice of use. At this age they should already have a clear idea of the necessary guidelines for safe navigation: behave online (netiquette), properly manage their privacy and digital identity, protect against viruses and fraud, and the security of their devices. In this sense, it would be advisable to strengthen certain messages, how to be respectful to others, thinking twice before posting and being selective with the contacts online.
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En esta etapa comienzan a utilizar Internet de forma intensiva: despiertan su interés las redes sociales, demandan un móvil propio y están fascinados con los juegos en línea. Una etapa perfecta para que aprendan y desarrollen las habilidades necesarias para que puedan tomar decisiones apropiadas de forma independiente, pero siguiendo muy de cerca sus evoluciones.
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