Comments on: Keeping grandkids safe online – part 1

By: Grandpa Shayne

Grandpa Shayne — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:39:41 +0000

@mysocialsite – Good point about educating children about online threats. However, as children develop, they need limits and boundaries. It is the responsibility of the grandparent (or other owner of the computer the kids are using) to create a safe environment for them.

By: mysocialsite

mysocialsite — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:22:04 +0000

I don’t believe in such things. I think that, if the child is well-educated, and I don’t mean by this, put in a crystal globe, he’ll be able to protect himself, and use any site he wants, Facebook, Twitter, or whatever socializing site.

By: Baby Pushchairs

Baby Pushchairs — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:07:12 +0000

I think this is a very timely post, and, as you point out, there are some real threats online. One option is using Internet Explorer’s built in Content Advisor. I’m looking forward to the second part of your post.

By: Baby Pushchairs Reviewed

Baby Pushchairs Reviewed — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:04:32 +0000

I’ve tried to educate the kids so that they know why not to misuse the internet and the ways it can irreparably harm them if misused. I feel that getting them to base their own decisions ofn sound principles will keep them from getting into the wrong thing when they think you’re not around, out of a sense of curiosity or rebellion. It needs to be their own decision or at some stage they will resist the rules imposed on them and do it “their” way anyhow.

By: contact.me

contact.me — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:33:58 +0000

Nowadays, indeed, many children spend a lot of time on the computer, playing games or surfing the net. Communication online is also another “trend”, especially for teenagers. In my opinion, the best protection for the kids is education.

By: healthy food recipes

healthy food recipes — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:23:10 +0000

I’ve always though of this as an issue for parents not grand-parents, thanks for helping up see the bigger picture

By: Background Check

Background Check — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:29:29 +0000

Thank you for another great article. Where else could anyone get that kind of information in such a perfect way of presentation.

By: positive thinking

positive thinking — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:05:35 +0000

Great article, thank you.

By: Elizabeth from Seniors for Living

Elizabeth from Seniors for Living — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:25:45 +0000

I agree, it’s important to balance safety with making the Internet sound like the Bogeyman.

Good point about keeping your own computer safe, too. There’s so many things to click on and sometimes kids have no idea the harm they can do by “punching the monkey” or whatever flashy thing is at the top of a website.

By: own a franchise

own a franchise — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:11:27 +0000

I think most kids don’t want to get in trouble and don’t even think that some people are not who they say they are. Children are very believing and just want a good friend, talking to them can do a lot for them.