Proctecting Children in The CyberSpace

[bls31]

“Protecting Children in Cyberspace”
While dealing with children and their safety in cyberspace, it is vital for parents and the people in charge of content to note that their levels of maturity, understanding and cognition vary as they grow up and this, in turn, will affect the manner in which they relate to this medium.
Age 2 to 4 - This is the age when children start interacting with the computer and it is obviously in the presence of a parent, sibling or teacher..
Age 4 to 7 - Children begin to explore the computer independently, but it is important for parents to consider restricting access only to appropriate sites
Age 7 to 10 - This is the age when children begin to look outside the family for social recognition. The building of peer pressure starts now.
Age 10 to 12 - Children start experiencing more independence at this stage and simultaneously start using the Internet. It is essential to help them manage their independence and time spent on the Net. It is wise to set limits and make sure they engage in other activities as well.
Age 12 to 14 - This is the stage when sexual awareness and curiosity begin. Close parental help and involvement are vital as during this period, children get interested in online chat and if left unmonitored, could start socialising more in cyberspace.
Age 14 to 17 - Children are now almost young adults. They are mature physically, emotionally and intellectually. As they are anxious to enjoy greater independence, this is a challenging phase for parents. It is also a stage when youth like to take risks.
But, whatever the age group, it is essential for parents and other people involved with children to get computer savvy themselves.


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[amans]

We also need to protect children from other jats specially our elders. I can tell you just because a jat is 40 or above or even 60 and above and is in a respectable profession (say a professor) they are not saints. As a society we have a tendency to do trust them but we must not do so. A majority of abuse of any kind is done by people close to us or by elder people that we trust because of their position and/or profession in society.

[yudhvirmor]

We also need to protect children from other jats specially our elders. I can tell you just because a jat is 40 or above or even 60 and above and is in a respectable profession (say a professor) they are not saints. As a society we have a tendency to do trust them but we must not do so. A majority of abuse of any kind is done by people close to us or by elder people that we trust because of their position and/or profession in society.

I think we are talking about protecting childern in The Cyberspace. You may have some bad expierences as chil or you may have seen something that is not inappropriate. Howerver, It doesn't mean that we'll paint the whole group with the same brush....
You are trying to say that all jats after 40 become paedophiles. I seriously can't buy your side of storey.

I agree that we realy need to spend time with our kids to understand the difference between Good and Bad. I have couple of friends who have kids of age group 7-11. I would like to share thier approaches:
1. Use the parental control features of Vista to check which websites kids are visiting and how much time they are spending there.
2. Don't share our own passwords with kids. In one instance, One of my friend's son replied to his school teacher and told her that my son is a nice student and he is studying a lot at home.
3. Accompany them when they google new subjects.
4. Try to give a timeline to use internet. ie: 1 hour per day etc.
As per my opionion, Spend time with your childrern and help them to become responsible citizen with cultural values...

[amans]

I think we are talking about protecting childern in The Cyberspace. You may have some bad expierences as chil or you may have seen something that is not inappropriate. Howerver, It doesn't mean that we'll paint the whole group with the same brush....
You are trying to say that all jats after 40 become paedophiles. I seriously can't buy your side of storey.

I agree that we realy need to spend time with our kids to understand the difference between Good and Bad. I have couple of friends who have kids of age group 7-11. I would like to share thier approaches:
1. Use the parental control features of Vista to check which websites kids are visiting and how much time they are spending there.
2. Don't share our own passwords with kids. In one instance, One of my friend's son replied to his school teacher and told her that my son is a nice student and he is studying a lot at home.
3. Accompany them when they google new subjects.
4. Try to give a timeline to use internet. ie: 1 hour per day etc.
As per my opionion, Spend time with your childrern and help them to become responsible citizen with cultural values...
Stop twisting other people's words. Since you don't know, and you know that you don't know, stop making personal statements. Majority of abuse is done by relatives and other people your family knows. One needs to keep a watchful eye on elders, they are definitely not saints. Do not leave your child in house of a friend or even a close relative and listen to what they have to say. Your child could be afraid of that person/s and hide the abuse from you. And that person would only get emboldened and keep up the abuse.

[deepika]

You have made a good observation and picked up one serious issue which kids deal with without telling their parents.But its off topic for this thread as this thread is about protecting children in the cyberspace ,when they start knowing and exploring computer and internet.I think you should post a thread on this so that we can disscuss how to deal with it.I am sure it will be beneficial to lot of parents and kids.Incase you dont intend to write please do let me know.I will post the thread in that case because its really sensitive issue which can leave a kid with physical abuse which ultimately leads to psychological disturbance.




Majority of abuse is done by relatives and other people your family knows. One needs to keep a watchful eye on elders, they are definitely not saints. Do not leave your child in house of a friend or even a close relative and listen to what they have to say. Your child could be afraid of that person/s and hide the abuse from you. And that person would only get emboldened and keep up the abuse.

[bls31]

One is about abuse and the other about protection . as both are important, it will be a good idea to split the threads in to two
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[rajivsp]

One is about abuse and the other about protection . as both are important, it will be a good idea to split the threads in to two
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But its really difficult when well educated persons can not understand difference between two, what can we expect uneducated parents whose children are doing well in education.

[amans]

what are you protecting children from? Abuse or what? You got something else in mind? Biggest abuse is going in homes. Read about women in your capital city - majority of whom are abused by their close relatives inside their homes. Children need to be protected first from close relatives and friends.