The effective strategies and tools to ensure safe and responsible internet use for children

What are some effective strategies and tools that parents can use to ensure safe and responsible internet use for children, while also promoting their digital literacy and educational growth?

There are several effective strategies and tools that parents can use. 

Use entertainment platforms as an educational resource.

Popular platforms – YouTube and TikTok – have great potential in educating and fostering positive qualities in children. Our team has developed an app that allows you to make the most of their capabilities. With a system of educational presets, you can customize your kid’s feed. Pastory is a great tool for parents to influence what their children watch online.

Establish clear rules and expectations.

Parents should establish clear rules and expectations around internet use, including what types of content are acceptable.

Talk to your kids about online safety.

Parents should educate their children about online safety. Tell them how to recognize and report inappropriate content or behavior.

Encourage critical thinking and digital literacy.

Parents can help their children develop critical thinking skills and digital literacy by teaching them how to evaluate the credibility and reliability of online sources.

Talk with your kids about their online experiences.

Encourage your children to share any concerns they may have. Be open and non-judgmental, and use these conversations as an opportunity to provide guidance and support. Willard N. E., in her book suggests discussing specific risks and concerns. [1]

Pastory provides you with lots of offline activities based on the content the children have seen during the day, which will help you discuss what the kid have seen online.