Cyber Safety for Preteen 9-11 years old

Cyber Safety for Preteen 9-11 years old

Below I have listed a few key talking points to have with your child over Winter break. Winter break is a time when kids have an myriad of time with electronic devices. The conversation should center around content (what), contact (who)  and conduct risks (How).

Key points

• Pre-teens tend to use the internet independently. They can come across more risks than younger children.
• Internet safety risks for pre-teens include content, contact and conduct risks.
• You can help your child learn to manage internet safety risks by being a role model, and talking with your child about online content and activities.
• Taking an interest in your child’s online activities builds trust and encourages your child to talk to you about online worries.

Parent Monitoring Apps

If you want to be high tech, there are parent monitoring apps for an Android device and Apple devices. These apps can limit websites and apps, track locations and monitor text messages. Some monitoring apps are free while others cost a pretty penny. Type in your search (Free) parent Monitoring Apps for cell phone on the internet or in your app store.

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