Virtual World Child Safety Insights for Parents and Guardians 3
In this module we take a sweeping finish to all the safety guidelines suggested by the European Network and Information Security Agency ENISA or. These last batch of tips are Meant to key in on the Virtues of privacy Which children playing in virtual worlds Should need to know by heart. Parents and guardians must take on an active role to Ensure that These guidelines are for Implementation Their children and wards.
17. Educate your children. Because virtual worlds and the World Wide Web belong in the realm of the New Media, there are new shifts in the usual communication Paradigms Which malicious people can take advantage of Because Of relative naivete from non-technical-savvy people. This is "where media literacy is important. It is crucial for parents and guardians to EDUCATE children about the nature of virtual worlds and the online community. Take an opportunity to tell them about its Joys, Benefits and Dangers and risks equally.
18.Explain to children to never arrange to meet in person someone They first in line. One of the major risks Which children can face at breaching the line between virtual and real-life encounters. This is very Possible by way of an actual meet-up arranged in the virtual worlds. Explain to your chidlren that this is very dangerous and to tell you Immediately if he / she encounters it.
19. Prevent children from sharing Personally identifiable information. Letting malicious people take advantage of children's personal information is a very dangerous thing Which can happen in virtual worlds for children. Stuff like credit card numbers and even personal mobile numbers can be exploited so remember to strictly Remind your child never to share it no matter the situation inside the online community.
20. Ensure children understand what it Means to post photographs on a virtual world site, including by use of webcams. Relating to the previous tip, posting one's actual image lets children died on the same risks mentioned above. Tell your kids or wards that it was just a game in the online community and Their faces does not have to be seen.
21. Warn children about expressing emotions to strangers. Although the virtual worlds are an excellent place to rehearse social skills, other people really have no business knowing Certain emotions or your children - met name private or home-related ones. Let them know that strangers are a dangerous lot.
22. Check child's page or profile. You Might Also because the sea senile or information your child or ward is in positng Their public user profiles. Are there any disturbing or private information in there? This is a good indicator to see if your child is being wrongly influenced in the virtual world.
23. Ensure children follow age limits on the site. Age limits are there for a purpose Because the virtual worlds - with all its immense users - are not designed for a single age but Rather for an age range. What May Be suitable for twelve years old May be too advanced or far fetched for six year olds. Thus make sure They Become stickler to rules.
24. Ensure children do not use full names. Similar to important details such as credit card numbers and addresses, full names are one of the most easy give-aways which previews a child can give to strangers in the virtual worlds. This is why some virtual worlds install Pre-Approved names for user identities. Make sure your child understand that full names are not necessary.
25. Communicate with your children about Their experiences. This is still the best option. With all the safety guidelines here, parents and guardians can become a bit paranoid.So the important tyhing to remember is to always be in touch with Their experiences inside the virtual worlds. Share Their Joys, Victories and even hardships. Making your toddler feel that you're right behind him / re will make them appreciate your decision-making to protect them.
17. Educate your children. Because virtual worlds and the World Wide Web belong in the realm of the New Media, there are new shifts in the usual communication Paradigms Which malicious people can take advantage of Because Of relative naivete from non-technical-savvy people. This is "where media literacy is important. It is crucial for parents and guardians to EDUCATE children about the nature of virtual worlds and the online community. Take an opportunity to tell them about its Joys, Benefits and Dangers and risks equally.
18.Explain to children to never arrange to meet in person someone They first in line. One of the major risks Which children can face at breaching the line between virtual and real-life encounters. This is very Possible by way of an actual meet-up arranged in the virtual worlds. Explain to your chidlren that this is very dangerous and to tell you Immediately if he / she encounters it.
19. Prevent children from sharing Personally identifiable information. Letting malicious people take advantage of children's personal information is a very dangerous thing Which can happen in virtual worlds for children. Stuff like credit card numbers and even personal mobile numbers can be exploited so remember to strictly Remind your child never to share it no matter the situation inside the online community.
20. Ensure children understand what it Means to post photographs on a virtual world site, including by use of webcams. Relating to the previous tip, posting one's actual image lets children died on the same risks mentioned above. Tell your kids or wards that it was just a game in the online community and Their faces does not have to be seen.
21. Warn children about expressing emotions to strangers. Although the virtual worlds are an excellent place to rehearse social skills, other people really have no business knowing Certain emotions or your children - met name private or home-related ones. Let them know that strangers are a dangerous lot.
22. Check child's page or profile. You Might Also because the sea senile or information your child or ward is in positng Their public user profiles. Are there any disturbing or private information in there? This is a good indicator to see if your child is being wrongly influenced in the virtual world.
23. Ensure children follow age limits on the site. Age limits are there for a purpose Because the virtual worlds - with all its immense users - are not designed for a single age but Rather for an age range. What May Be suitable for twelve years old May be too advanced or far fetched for six year olds. Thus make sure They Become stickler to rules.
24. Ensure children do not use full names. Similar to important details such as credit card numbers and addresses, full names are one of the most easy give-aways which previews a child can give to strangers in the virtual worlds. This is why some virtual worlds install Pre-Approved names for user identities. Make sure your child understand that full names are not necessary.
25. Communicate with your children about Their experiences. This is still the best option. With all the safety guidelines here, parents and guardians can become a bit paranoid.So the important tyhing to remember is to always be in touch with Their experiences inside the virtual worlds. Share Their Joys, Victories and even hardships. Making your toddler feel that you're right behind him / re will make them appreciate your decision-making to protect them.
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