Here are few new tips for parents to prevent online abuse:
While kids are aware of many common sense rules for staying safe online, the old rules are not enough to keep up with the fast-changing online world. In addition to talking to kids, keeping security software up to date and using tools specifically designed for kids’ safety, parents can improve kids’ online experiences with new tips that combine technology and communication.
* Prepare your kids for good or bad experiences online – don’t wait until after something happens.
* Highlight the importance of thinking before clicking and downloading.
* To protect against malicious links on social networks, use a free tool such as the Norton Safe Web scanner application for Facebook, which uses site rating technology to scan members’ news feeds.
* Use a search advisor to help identify if a website is safe versus unsafe.
* Let your kids know that what happens to them online is a shared responsibility – children cannot take all of the responsibility for what happens to them online.