{"id":4035,"date":"2013-05-27T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-27T14:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.qustodio.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/talking-to-your-kids-about-parental-controls-3-quick-tips\/"},"modified":"2021-08-10T17:34:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T17:34:32","slug":"talking-to-your-kids-about-parental-controls-3-quick-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.qustodio.com\/en\/blog\/talking-to-your-kids-about-parental-controls-3-quick-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking to Your Kids About Parental Controls: 3 Quick Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With <a href=\"\/?p=2451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kids as young as six stumbling onto porn sites<\/a> and teenage victims of cyberbullying committing suicide, the question of using parental controls to monitor online activity is simply a matter of when, not if. Even so, setting up these controls on your kids\u2019 devices can feel a bit like spying, and some children may perceive this honest attempt to keep them safe on the Web as a breach of trust. We often hear from parents who know that the time has come to set some boundaries for their children\u2019s online behaviors but don\u2019t know how to approach their kids with the idea. Here\u2019s our advice:<\/p>\n<p><a name='more'><\/a><\/p>\n<p>###\u00a0Talk to them first<\/p>\n<p>While you certainly don\u2019t need your child\u2019s permission to download parental monitoring software on their PCs, tablets, and Smartphones, it\u2019s a good idea to tell them about your plans before you actually do it. They\u2019ll likely be a lot more receptive to the idea if they don\u2019t feel as if you\u2019re sneaking up on them.<\/p>\n<p>###\u00a0Establish trust<\/p>\n<p>Many parents feel the need to set up parental controls not because they don\u2019t trust their kids, but because they don\u2019t trust the rest of the virtual population. If that\u2019s the case for you, be sure to tell your child this. Let him or her know that it\u2019s not about spying; it\u2019s about making sure that they can enjoy all the great things about the Internet without running into trouble.<\/p>\n<p>###\u00a0Be firm<\/p>\n<p>While many kids won\u2019t object to parental controls, especially if you approach them about it openly, others will put up a fight. They may try to convince you that they know how to avoid the dangerous content on the web. Be firm in your decision to do everything in your power to keep your child out of harm\u2019s way on the Internet. Let them know that it is not up for negotiation.<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve explained all of the above to your child, resolve to keep the conversation going. This may be your first discussion about Internet safety, but it shouldn\u2019t be your last. Talk to your child regularly about their online activities and let them know that they can come to you if they ever feel confused or uncomfortable about something they encounter online. <\/p>\n<p>Have you installed parental controls on your child\u2019s devices? If so, share your advice with other parents in the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With kids as young as six stumbling onto porn sites and teenage victims of cyberbullying committing suicide, the question of using parental controls to monitor online activity is simply a matter of when, not if. 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