{"id":24220,"date":"2026-03-12T15:33:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/?p=24220"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:03:46","slug":"tips-to-ensure-your-child-is-safe-on-the-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/tips-to-ensure-your-child-is-safe-on-the-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips To Ensure Your Child Is Safe On The Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Most of us are familiar with the famous legend of Hamline, the Pied Piper. Dressed in multicoloured clothing, he had a special pipe that hypnotised innocent children, trapping them all into momentary musical pleasure. Their parents did not have the power to stop him; naturally, they watched children walking after him under his spell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pied Piper has evolved from simply being a legend to becoming a part of our everyday lives in the 21st century. Instead of the melody, our children are hypnotised by the extravagant virtual world. Today the internet has seeped into our lives, profoundly influencing and affecting almost all our everyday activities. Therefore, it has taken a deviation from utility to necessity. On the brighter side, it has transformed the world into a close-knit community while inviting the vulnerable section of the society into the darker side of cyberspace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

According to UNICEF, more than 1\/3rd of children in over 30 countries have experienced cyberbullying, and 1\/5th have skipped school. Over 80% of children in 25 countries have felt imperilled by online exploitation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Although there are downsides to excess internet usage and visibility, with caution and limitation, children can safely surf and learn, know and discover various aspects, which would have been impossible without the internet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

What can you do as a parent to protect your child from cyber threats?<\/b><\/h3>

Protecting children from danger is innate in parents. Whether holding hands while crossing the road or <\/span>choosing a school<\/span><\/a> with a safe and stimulating environment, you should take all the appropriate steps, and the same can be done in the cyber world.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

1. Observe<\/strong><\/h5>

Observe your children and analyse the time spent browsing. Analyse how much time they spend learning a new skill or entertainment for educational purposes. Be cautious of their changing behaviour pattern, as when one is addicted becomes impulsive and restless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2. Have a conversation<\/strong><\/h5>

Narrate a few case studies not to scare them but to inform them of cyberbullying, phishing, trolling, scamming, identity theft and more. Have a chat regarding smart usage and share a few things you have learnt or discovered on the <\/span>internet<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

3. Set ground rules<\/strong><\/h5>

Establish ground rules concerning screen time and dos and don\u2019t, such as sharing certain photos or information on the internet without prior consultation. More importantly, guide them through virtual empathy; children will be more sensitive, <\/span>mindful<\/span><\/a> and respectful towards others online.<\/span><\/p>

4. Enable parent control<\/strong><\/h5>

Enabling parental control will help you set online curfews and keep you updated on online activities, such as browsing time and content accessed. A few applications will allow you to set a timer; if your child surpasses the appointed time, it blocks the computer\/application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

5. Giving Your Children Trust And Respect<\/strong><\/h5>

Allowing your children some space to explore, trust and respect them as they use the internet is essential since it will help them open up and share any problems they face.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Here are a few internet safety tips for kids:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>