All-Spy Blog » acess to internet http://www.all-spy.com/blog Monitoring Solutions Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:49:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Introducing your child to the Internet http://www.all-spy.com/blog/2009/11/04/introducing-your-child-to-the-internet/ http://www.all-spy.com/blog/2009/11/04/introducing-your-child-to-the-internet/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:36:33 +0000 All-Spy http://www.all-spy.com/blog/?p=275 The value of the internet in childhood education and development has become far too significant to ignore. While many parents may avoid introducing their children to the internet until they are in their teenage years, it can actually be extremely beneficial to teach your child internet basics at a very young age. In essence, you can begin teaching your child how to use the internet as soon as they are able to read.

However, there are still many different safety concerns you must consider when allowing your child to have access to the internet. Most browsers and internet-based programs have parental controls that allow you to directly monitor and control your child’s activities. With these controls, you can guide your child to only have access to specific content.

The absolute best way to ensure that your child uses the internet in a safe and educational manner is through direct supervision. By physically monitoring your child’s activities, you can guide them to kid-friendly websites that are appropriate for their age level. Most children will be able to use the internet responsibly after being directly guided by a parent.

As your child learns how to use the internet for educational purposes, you may eventually be able to allow them to browse on their own. With the proper type of parental control software, you will be aware of all of your child’s internet activities. As they grow older, it may even be beneficial for you to purchase them a small, kid-friendly laptop to help them to develop independence.

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