Parent Alert
Issue 1 Reflect JFM 2017
Media
Parent Alert
Cyber bullying , particularly in children , is making headlines all over the world .
While netizens recently witnessed cyber bulling of the new kid in the White House , the disturbing trend made headlines elsewhere too . Here are a few ;
Two thirds of Singapore Parents ’ key fear : Kids bullied online
54 % Indian parents fear kids bullied online more than on playground
According to a 2014 news report in UK , One in three children bullied online : Number who have been victims doubles in a year
Be Proactive
• Do not allow children to use internet , before they understand digital safety .
• Help young children choose ‘ kid friendly ’ search engines and sites .
• Put necessary parental blocks .
• Children do not need to be on social media , and expert recommend them not to be until they are 12 years .
• For teens , be their friend in need . Keep your communication lines open – talk proactively about cyber safety and assure that they can always come to you should there be any problem .
And finally : Be there ! Would you leave your child alone in a strange , crowded place which you know has all kinds of people , including the bad ones ? Most parents say , no way .
Remember : Internet is that huge , unknown , crowded and confusing place with some bad people out there . Ensure your child is not wandering alone on the internet .
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