The internet is a dark place, and it gets more and more dangerous as time goes on. As we transition into a more realized digital world, we are wrestling with the complexities of modernity. Children everywhere have access to mobile devices, laptops, tablets, and desktops. Luckily there are a few things you can do to protect your children from the dark side of the web. Parental control apps are one way to get started, which can help you monitor your children’s internet use to keep them safe.
What to Be Worried About
Parental control apps can protect against many things, but there are a few key dangers you should be concerned about. Parents worry about cyber-bullying, but there is also unsafe and inappropriate content to be worry about. As kids get older, peer pressure is another issue. While we can’t protect our kids from everything online, we can make sure that they are not seeing things that could be hurtful or traumatizing to them. [Read more…]