Kids and technologies: 6 basic tips to bear in mind Published by
Ana Etxebarria Last week I posted an article describing two
different approaches to parenting in the digital age:
controlling and permissive; and despite I am clearly in favor of
the latter approach, I am also aware that you cannot lower your
guard when dealing with Internet risks. I still believe that
interaction on the Internet is not very different from real-
world interaction, and people who manage well in real life do at
least equally well in the virtual world. In any event, I must
admit the online world may pose additional risks due to the
Internet’s immunity and anonymity. How can you help your
children deal with that threat? - Just as you know about your
children’s friends, you better also know who your child contacts
on the Internet. - Keep an eye on how much time your children
spend online, including other points of Internet access too,
like smartphones and gaming consoles. - Just as you teach your
children never to talk to strangers or