Print versionChildren and the internet
Today, children are exposed to the internet at an early age and from a variety of places. These include:
- school—computers can be found in all levels of the education system;
- home—many homes now have personal computers with internet access;
- friends—if your child does not have access to the internet at home, it is likely that a friend does;
- libraries—public libraries have internet computer terminals for use by patrons;
- public access centres—public places where people can access the internet; and
- mobile internet-enabled devices—mobile devices such as phones can access the internet. With so many options available, children can easily access the internet. This is why you need to prepare your children for internet safety, just as you would for other issues such as fire, road and water safety.
Being prepared with an internet safety strategy for your children will reduce the risk of problems occurring.
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