The Internet is filled with various entertainment and educational resources that benefit children. Because of the easy access to information, kids’ curiosity may lead them to stumble across inappropriate content. For this reason, it’s important for parents to set age-appropriate guidelines to keep children safe when they’re online. Here, the internet service providers from New Hope Telephone Co-Op in Alabama share several tips to protect your kids.

Supervise Their Exposure

If your child is a tween or younger, you should be monitoring the youngster’s screen time. When they’re online, stay in the same room or within earshot, so you know what they’re looking at. Stay engaged with what your child is viewing by answering any questions they have or sharing some laughs.

Set Limits

It’s wise to limit the amount of time your child is allowed to spend online. This will reduce the likelihood of them being exposed to adult-oriented websites or content. Decide how much time you’ll allow them and set up a screen-time tracker for each online session.

Check Browser History

Keeping track of your child’s viewing habits is essential so you can stay updated on the websites they visit. You should regularly check the browser history on any devices they have access to.

Know Their Passwords

For older kids, it is important to stay updated on their passwords so you can login into their devices as needed. Let them know it’s your device, and they are allowed to use it with limits. With cyberbullying on the rise, it’s essential to have the means to track who they communicate with online.

As not only your local Internet Service Provider, but also your friends and neighbors, we understand the importance of keeping our children as safe as possible while on the Internet. Some of the wireless routers that NHTC offers have parental control capabilities. Contact our office for more information. NHTC has also put together a list of tips and tricks to help keep your child safe online. Click here to see our Parental Control Tips and Tricks. 

Keeping the Internet safe for your kids starts with monitoring their time online. New Hope Telephone Co-Op offers dependable phone, cable, and internet services throughout Alabama. Call (256) 723-4211 to speak with a representative about rural high-speed internet services. Visit them online to learn more about their service packages.