Parental filters and children on the Internet

Education is the main weapon with which parents have to ensure that their children make responsible use of the Internet. There are also control methods, such as parental filters. Young people have to trust their parents in situations of risk. And that is achieved with a good communication against th

Education is the main weapon with which parents have to ensure that their children make responsible use of the Internet. There are also control methods, such as parental filters. Young people have to trust their parents in situations of risk.

And that is achieved with a good communication against the prohibition. The so-called parental filters are the perfect tool to know if that communication has paid off. What are parental internet filters for children?

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parental filters are programs or softwares that are installed on the computer or on the ADSL line itself and that allow parents to know in detail how their children use the Internet: connection time, web pages visited , etc. Depending on the filter that is contracted we can obtain services such as: notification by email or sms that you have connected to a website classified as not allowed, blocking access to websites classified as not allowed, information about the social profiles with which they connect the users of the computer, supervision of the chats, information about the connection, time and time among others.

Control and supervision of parents on the Internet

The creation of a climate of trust within the family that favors education necesaria is necessary. If we manage to create this situation, tools such as parental filters will not be necessary. Parents can not become spies of their children, but rather someone who listens to them and proposes solutions.

It is also not convenient to fall into overprotection , they also have to feel capable. Able to face the risks that can be found on the Web or in any other field. But for this they must be trained. The team of psychologists of Alia2 recommendsthat the little ones take their first steps on the Internet, accompanied by their parents

. Without forgetting that the formation of childhood begins with that of the elderly. Therefore, we want to convey thattools such as parental filters, or control software have an information function to parents butshould not be used as an instrument of espionagethat deprives our children of their privacy. Communication is the fundamental value in that case and should be prioritized to prohibition because when a child has the concern to access some content, try to prevent it is impossible, however if we anticipate what may happen, we explain or what is and because it can harm you, we will save your thirst for knowledge. What is a safe website for children Websites are not safe or insecure in themselves, except those that have inappropriate content. The problem of some websites is the use that is made of them.

Therefore, social networks are not a risk as such.

The risk lies in its use. Therefore, it is essential that young people are responsible on the Internet and Social Networks and have to think that what they do on the Internet can affect their personal lives and their circle of friends. They should properly configure their privacy settings in Social Networks and act with respect to the information of others. Children should be selective with the information they handle on the InternetIn the use of Internet and social networks, as in life in general, we must act with common sense. We can not trust a stranger who intends to stay with us or we exchange personal information. Finally, remember that for the Internet to be a secure network everyone's collaboration is fundamental, therefore, if you see something that is not right, DENÚNCIALO.

We must all become aware. In our hands is a safer Internet for all.Educate children for a healthy use of the Internet

The education of children in the proper use of new technologies requires a good education in this regard. Parents and teachers have to be educated in the use of the network, learn to use their tools, to know them and thus be able to guide their children. In Alia2 we have created an Ethical Code also for parents. In it, it is advisable to share Internet browsing with the children, converting it into a family leisure time. Young people have to learn to make responsible use of the Internet. Initiatives such as Cibercorresponsales show that they themselves realize the need for a secure Internet. Cibercorresponsales is a social network for young people supervised by a network of organizations that work for the rights of children. In it, young people tell us their vision of the world and the future. In short, it is in their hands to take care of and protect the Network.

Source consulted:

Fundación Alia2.

With information from
Isabel Plaza Medina, expert in the use of New Technologies for children and Head of the Communication Department of the Alia2 Foundation.