How Do You Keep Your Kids Safer Online?

Kids today are quite advanced when it comes to technology, and at much younger ages, yet they are not always mature enough to understand the threats they are vulnerable to. As a parent or guardian, you need to know how to monitor and help protect them.

The internet is a digital playgroud where kids can find anything in an instant, from the latest online games, craft or toy videos, to scary or inappropriate adult content. They could easily find themselves browsing sites that contain malware or be targeted by cyberbullies or predators looking for their next victim. Children can unknowingly put themselves at risk as they share their physical locations in chat rooms, check-in online or get tagged on social media.

Monitoring your child’s online activity and teaching best practices for online safety are critical for all parents now more than ever. To prevent your kids from accessing inappropriate content or to help protect them from online predators, stay aware of what your kids are doing online and identify potential dangers before they become problems.

Parental Monitoring Best Practices

You should choose what works best for your child and family. The Norton Parental Control features for your PC can help.

Web Supervision

Let your kids explore the Web freely by using tools that monitor activity and block inappropriate content. Use the Search Supervision feature to see the words and phrases your kids are searching.

Mobile App Supervision

 See which apps your kids download and choose which ones they can use.

Monitor Access/Make Time Limits

Stay on top of how much time your kids spend on devices by setting the amount of time devices can be used.

Email Alerts

As part of the Norton Parent Control* features, receive email alerts when your kids visit a blocked site so you can discuss what content may be appropriate for them to view. 

Lock/Unlock

Give kids a break by instantly locking the device. Devices can be unlocked with a PIN. Parents and children can still be in contact while locked.

The web is a great resource where children can play, explore, and learn. But it’s important to help kids from an early age find a healthy balance of online use in their daily lives. Protecting your children from potential threats is vital for all parents. Norton Parental Control features* can help your children explore their connected world safely. And remember, the best way to really understand what your kids are doing is still sitting down and talking to them. A scary bit of advice that rings true: “If you don’t talk to your kids, someone else will”.