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Protecting children from pornography, pedophilia, violence, abusive chats, or any shocking content! How to protect children on the Internet and its content as vast as it is ruthless?
From elementary school, your child becomes more eager for information. The solution is not to ban Internet access. It is better to monitor it and warn your child rather than having them discover it elsewhere without control. Empower your children!
Finally, remember that the goal is not to spy on your child. Indeed, as with any activity, they must be able to thrive. You are there to shield them from danger.
In a confirmed case, report any abuse you notice on the Internet. For the most serious or urgent cases, contact the police directly.
Regularly talk with your children to find out what they do on the Web and to know about any virtual encounters they've had. Forbid them from exchanging personal information and point out that virtual friends may not be who they claim to be.
They must understand why it is bad to give out information about themselves (photo, age, sex, school, place of residence, family, friends, etc.).
Dealing with malicious encounters
If it's a troublemaker, that is, a person behaving badly (offensive discussions...), ignore them, put them on the blacklist, or report them on the site where the first encounter took place.
If it's a pervert (seeking address, phone number, or photo...), report them immediately. The police may already be looking for them. It's a service to everyone.
Computer in danger
Your child should never open attachments from strangers or from a known person. It could be a malicious file (virus, pornographic image, etc.). If the source is identified, it's better to verify with the likely author that they indeed sent it voluntarily.
"Never agree to meet alone and in person with strangers you've met online!" The fundamental principle! For reasons that terrify us all, you must explain to your child that they may be dealing with a person with bad intentions or a sick person (crazy). At worst, if there has to be a meeting, it must take place with an adult you trust and in a public place.
"Never let a stranger (online or in reality) make you do something that makes you uncomfortable." The second fundamental principle!
Finally, it is imperative that your child never changes their mind about your instructions.