Internet Parental Guidance

The internet is a great tool for helping children learn. There are many websites for children that educators and parents can use to facilitate the education of their child. Aside from these facts, however, the freedom offered by the internet also makes it a dangerous place for children to explore unmonitored. There are many things which parents do not feel their children should be exposed to at an early age as well as some people who parents would not want their child to communicate with.

Completely ignoring the use of the internet as an educational tool is not a useful way to protect children because of the dependence of the modern world on technology. There are several things which parents can do to help protect their child while they use the internet. If the parent is unfamiliar about the internet, they can read up on how the internet works. As with anything a child does, the parent should be involved with their child's time online and periodically check on what their child is viewing. Parents should be aware of trends occurring on the internet and read about new technology available for the protection of children.


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The Teacher's Guide