According to research by ESET, parents fear for the safety of their children online. 60% of respondents are worried, that their children can visit pornographic sites, but 47% принимающих участие в исследовании обеспокоены тем, that minors can visit adult sites.
Parents do not have sufficient knowledge about their children's activities on the Internet. Do not know, for example, at what time the child finished using the computer at night. This is a serious problem, as according to research by EU Kids Online, to 98% children logs in at least once a week, but 74% of the surveyed, come in every day.
Interestingly, parents despite concerns about the safety of their children on the Internet, treat them with great trust and 70% of those participating in ESET's research are convinced, that they use the Internet responsibly. simultaneously, until 79% of respondents consider, that blocking access to certain network resources, это хорошая идея контроля деятельности своих детей и с удовольствием блокируют детям доступ к сайтам социальных сетей, for example while doing homework.
Conversations can be potential ways to improve the safety of minors online., during which parents can explain the danger to their children, arising from the use of the Internet.
As noted by Sylvia bik-Weiss, psychologist and psychotherapist:
Despite many dangers, who lie in wait for the child on the net, we must not forget, that the Internet is part of our world, has many positive sides. Denying Internet access is a temporary solution, because the child will already have access to it at school or with friends.
Generally, better teach your child how to safely use network resources, than periodically block his access to the Internet.
A source: ESET
