Are your Children Safe Online?
Category : TECH Author : Rajaraman K Date : Tue Jun 12 2018 Views : 80
A recent security threat survey undertaken by a highly regarded security firm found that only a quarter of internet users used parental control software to help them limit their children’s online activities. The matter of concern is that among parents who do not have parental control over their children’s online activities, one fifth or about 21% parents believe that it is better for children to learn to use the Internet safely.
The survey also found that only one-third or about 37% of parents fear that their children may be harmed by the inappropriate online content. Only 36% of parents were cautious with their children communicating with unfamiliar online persons and only about 34% of parents worried their children would become victims of cyber bullying. The study also found that a small percentage of parents do what is necessary to protect their children.
Only one-third or 38% of parents regularly talked with their children about online dangers and alerted them about Internet info in family chats and a quarter of them regularly check the browsing history. It was found that 21% of parents want to become friends with their children on social networks. According to the survey, about 41% of children were hurt by online threats in the last twelve months.
All these online threats include being harmed by inappropriate or harmful content, cyber bullying by unfamiliar persons, and much more. As said by a network security expert, parents need to know more about the dangers their children face online. The parents need to help their children become more aware of the online world and take timely measures to keep their children safe and secure online like in the real world.
Experts say that you should not put your children in danger or talk to strangers and it is amazing that nearly a quarter of parents are giving their children free access to the Internet. Understanding the fact that you are a busy parent, but leaving your child facing those online threats is not really good and safe. It is because the virtual world is affecting every aspect of your children’s life.
A recent security threat survey undertaken by a highly regarded security firm found that only a quarter of internet users used parental control software to help them limit their children’s online activities. The matter of concern is that among parents who do not have parental control over their children’s online activities, one fifth or about 21% parents believe that it is better for children to learn to use the Internet safely.
The survey also found that only one-third or about 37% of parents fear that their children may be harmed by the inappropriate online content. Only 36% of parents were cautious with their children communicating with unfamiliar online persons and only about 34% of parents worried their children would become victims of cyber bullying. The study also found that a small percentage of parents do what is necessary to protect their children.
Only one-third or 38% of parents regularly talked with their children about online dangers and alerted them about Internet info in family chats and a quarter of them regularly check the browsing history. It was found that 21% of parents want to become friends with their children on social networks. According to the survey, about 41% of children were hurt by online threats in the last twelve months.
All these online threats include being harmed by inappropriate or harmful content, cyber bullying by unfamiliar persons, and much more. As said by a network security expert, parents need to know more about the dangers their children face online. The parents need to help their children become more aware of the online world and take timely measures to keep their children safe and secure online like in the real world.
Experts say that you should not put your children in danger or talk to strangers and it is amazing that nearly a quarter of parents are giving their children free access to the Internet. Understanding the fact that you are a busy parent, but leaving your child facing those online threats is not really good and safe. It is because the virtual world is affecting every aspect of your children’s life.
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