Interpol shares vital online safety tips to keep kids safe. Build an open and honest conversation about the internet. Limit kids' exposure and be cautious about sharing online. Interpol advises on privacy, online friends, sharing, and reporting. Report uncomfortable content to inhope.org or local police.
In today's digital age, keeping our kids safe online is a top concern for all parents.
Interpol
, the international policing organisation, has shared some vital tips to guide us through this complex digital landscape. Their key advice is to build an open and honest conversation with our kids about social media, apps, games, and the internet.
Interpol also emphasises the need to limit our kids' exposure online. They advise us to be mindful of what we share online about our children, as seemingly innocent pictures taken in everyday situations could end up in the wrong hands.
For our kids navigating the internet on various devices, Interpol offers some simple yet practical tips:
Privacy matters
Keep control of your devices, info, and passwords.
Regularly check and adjust privacy settings to keep them high.
Avoid sharing too much personal info like full names, birthdays, phone numbers, addresses, or school details.
Online friends
Remember that the online world can be different from real life.
Always talk to a grown-up before meeting someone you've only interacted with online.
If you decide to meet, take precautions and let someone trustworthy know.
Think before sharing
Be careful with messages and pictures, even with friends.
Trust your instincts; if something doesn't feel right, don't respond.
Once you share something online, you can't take it back fully.
Reporting is key
If you see something uncomfortable, take a screenshot and share it with someone you trust.
Don't let embarrassment stop you from reporting threats or mistakes.
Seek help if someone tries to blackmail or threaten you; talk to someone you trust.
Interpol encourages reporting uncomfortable online content either on www.inhope.org or to your local police. By following these straightforward tips, we can work together to make the online world safer for our kids.
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