6 ways to become a better digital parent

18
TO BECOME A BETTER DIGITAL PARENT. 6 WAYS

Upload: your-ekavach

Post on 26-Jun-2015

1.110 views

Category:

Education


4 download

DESCRIPTION

Here's how you can be a better digital parent!

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

TO BECOME A BETTER DIGITAL PARENT.

6 WAYS

Page 2: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

Parenting in the digital age is

NO EASY TASK.

Page 3: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

With problems that range from cyber bullying to apps linked to pedophiles,

parents have their hands full.

Page 4: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

So how do you protect a child who is more tech savvy than you are?

Here are a few tips. Let’s discuss…

Page 5: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

1. COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY

Page 6: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

Show interest in your child's online activities. Get involved. Quiz them about their favorite websites. Figure out who they are talking to, and what they are

doing online.

Page 7: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

2. DON’T REACT IMPULSIVELY

Page 8: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

 Advise your kids against posting content on the internet, that would

come back to haunt them in the future, when they

least expect it.

Page 9: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

3. TIME LIMITS AND

RESTRICTIONS

Page 10: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

Measures are an indication of a healthy lifestyle. So make sure your child understands that. Study their

daily routine and strike a fine balance between their fun and games.

Be in the know.

Page 11: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

4. STAY INVOLVED

Page 12: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

Equip yourself technically and mentally to handle any situation that may arise. You need to be prepared in case of an emergency. Your child will look to you for support and you

will have to come good.

Page 13: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

5. BE A ROLE MODEL

Page 14: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

Lead by example. Assign yourself time limits. Keep

your phone and tablet away from places in the house where you would

spend time with your family.

Page 15: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

6. BE PROACTIVE

Page 16: 6 Ways to Become a Better Digital Parent

Make sure your browsers are up to scratch, you have got your virus checks up to date and you have got your safe

search on. It’s these little things that go a long way.