Internet safety is a concern for many parents. Below you find some helpful tips to keep your family safe while using technology at home. I hope you find these useful!
Savvy Cyber Kids: Home Technology Rules
Only use one screen at a time.
Technology goes to bed at night in a charging drawer/ area.
When friends come over all technology(including theirs) goes in in charging drawer/ area.
NO technology at meal times.
Always ask before down loading apps/games/ etc.
No in-app/ in-game purchasing.
7. No chatting/talking/video chatting/sending pictures/etc to people you do not know in real life (physical world.)
30 minute technology limit (exceptions: movies, school work, etc).
User names must not have any personal information included.
NO sharing persona;/ family private parts.
ALWAYS ask before taking someone else's picture/ video.
ALWAYS ask if you can share pictures/videos of someone else with others before doing it.
Do not overshare- people (even friends) do not need to know everything you are doing.
If you see something that seems strange/ weird/ or just are not sure what it is, asl Mom or Dad to explain it to you... we are happy to!
Only post/share nice things (words, pictures/etc).
Mom and Dad will ALWAYS know all your passwords and check what you do to make sure you are safe.