Parenting, Teen Mental Health

10 February, 2015

7 Top Tips for Safer Internet Day 2015

St. Patrick’s offers the following tips for parents on child internet safety; 1. Speak to you child about internet safety- Talk about the risks associated with the internet 2. Encourage your child to be careful when visiting sites 3. Report online material you may...

7 Top Tips for Safer Internet Day 2015

7 Top Tips for Safer Internet Day 2015

St. Patrick’s offers the following tips for parents on child internet safety;

1. Speak to you child about internet safety- Talk about the risks associated with the internet

2. Encourage your child to be careful when visiting sites

3. Report online material you may consider illegal

4. Tell children never send a picture of themselves to anyone without your permission.

5. Tell your children never to give out their address telephone number password school name or any other personal information

6. Be aware of the technology your child uses; mobile, tablet, play station etc.

7. Keep up with your child’s online activities