Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a website or device is appropriate for my child's age?
Why is it illegal to download music from some websites and not from others?
How do I create a profile on a social network?
How can I choose a mobile phone for my child?
What should I know about excessive use of technology?
What can I do if I am concerned that my child is or may be using technology excessively?
What should I know about cell phones?
What can I do about cell phones?
What are online videos?
What should I know about online videos?
What can I do about online videos?
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Brief instructions for online surveillance
Activate “Parental Control Programs”
Facebook® privacy controls allow users to share posts, photos, tags.
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Reputation management
Emphasize the fact that the internet is a public environment where anyone can see what they post, such as comments or images, and that these may remain there forever – would they want that?
Read MoreOnline threat/harassment
Your children can benefit greatly from new technologies, ranging from developing important skills in the field of Information Technology to entertainment and recreational activities.
Read MoreOnline grooming
Grooming online occurs when someone contacts a child with the intent to sexually abuse them, whether via the internet or not. It is one of those things that, as a parent, you don’t want to think about and may believe is unlikely to happen to your child. But it does happen, and for this reason, it is something you need to be aware of.
Read MoreInternet searches, Bluetooth, chat rooms, and email
According to the statement of the "Bluetooth Special Interest Group," wireless technology
Read MoreProtection from fraudulent calls
Receiving missed calls from international numbers you don’t recognize, whether on a mobile phone or a fixed device.
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