How to protect minors from the dangers of the web? | Chronic

In an effort to promote responsible use and enhance the use of the Web, hundreds of organizations celebrate this Tuesday, February 5 International Day of Secure Internet, under the motto: "Together for a better Internet". The goal is to devote this date to thinking about different initiatives to create a safer cyberspace, especially for children and adolescents.

According to a survey conducted by Lingokids, 64% of children aged 2 to 8 years already have their own device with Internet access, with a predominance of the tablet (38%) compared to the smartphone (26%) and a% l & # 39, uses daily.

It is true that the Internet is a great learning space for kids and teens and allows them to connect to the world around it, but it also involves different threats. According to the study "Interactive generation in Latin America 2010, children and adolescents before screens"Worldwide, 7 out of 10 children aged 13 to 17 years old hide their Internet activity from their parents, and 40% of minors admitted to accepting strangers in their networks.

In this way, with the use of the Internet, the doors open up to an infinite number of possible risks and exposure to phenomena such as cyberbullying, the groomingand all kinds of contacts with potentially dangerous people.

Education is the key to avoiding being harbaded or suffering a kind of accident. In addition, new users must be committed not to abuse the Internet or any mobile device to humiliate, harbad, annoy or offend their clbadmates, neighbors or acquaintances.

It is important to help parents feel secure and confident about any conversation about online safety with their children. In this way Jaime Herreros, expert in engineering and computer technology and chief technology officer at Colegium, offers some tips for protecting children and teens:

• Always read the privacy policies of the apps you install on your mobile phone because you can accept conditions you do not really want.
• Never say your pbadwords: not even by private message, because these data can also be tracked. Check the profiles of all your networks as the photos and videos you download are private, ie only available for your knowledge.
• Do not talk about specific plans or addresses by chat.
• Do not mention that you are alone or alone at home.
• Never forget that information circulating on the network always leave a trace.
• Be careful with the data provided to PR and PR people.

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