Information for Parents
In many homes and educational settings around the world, children are becoming competent in using technology from an increasingly early age. While some parents are confident ICT users, others view this technological era as an alarming one – filled with dangers that are beyond their knowledge or control. The children of today live in a 24/7 connected culture with information at their fingertips – but along with this, comes the fear of leaving them open to material that is unfiltered and highly age inappropriate.
How much do you know about your Child's online Interaction?
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What parents can do to minimize the risk...
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Help is available!
Laura St. John is Co-Creator of Discovery Kids Puterbugs, a technology program for kids that teaches kids 8 and younger healthy ways to use technology as a tool, not just a toy. Classes are offered in locations throughout the US, as well as an anywhere-anytime online format.To check out putebugs classes go to http://www.imaginetomorrow.com/website.nsf/3LCLocations
Just a finger swipe away ?
Where to go if you have concerns
* To report suspicious or inappropriate actions connected with internet safety, access the Think U Know website at http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/report.as
- *For more information, you can call the Cybersafety Contact Centre on 1800 880176 or visit the Cybersmart website at www.cybersmart.gov.au
* To report suspicious or inappropriate actions connected with internet safety, access the Think U Know website at http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/report.as