subject: How To Play Kids Games Online Without Danger [print this page] The internet is a great invention and it can be a wonderful way to keep your children occupied. However, there's always the danger that when your children play kids games online, they'll stumble across something else, or worse, meet someone unpleasant online.
There are a few things parents can do to make sure that their children stay safe while on the computer. It's important to keep an eye on kids, which is why they should have the computer out in a high traffic room. Don't let them work in their rooms, since that allows them to access other sites without you knowing it, or chats with people where you can't monitor things.
For smaller children, a kid's browser is an excellent way to go. This will give kids only kid-friendly sites to play on and you can add your own approved sites, as well. It's also a handy way to let children learn to navigate without having to worry about them stumbling onto a bad site.
Avoiding sites where kids can interact with each other is also a good idea. These tend to be gathering spots for pedophiles who will pose as other children. You never know who you're talking to online and you need to impress that into your children. Stick to sites where they can play fun games without being required to chat with other players.
Try installing a monitoring program that will let you know which websites have been viewed. Even if you miss something while the kids are online, you'll see where they were and can discuss it with them. There are nanny software programs, too, that can block any sites you don't want kids to see.
Avoid letting children have a private email account. You should know who they are talking to, which sites they are subscribing to, etc. Create an email account that is open to both of you.
Talking to kids should not be underestimated. They need to understand that it can be very dangerous to give out personal information to strangers, even online. Names, addresses, phone numbers, etc. Can all be used against them. It's very important that children understand how to stay safe online, as well as in real life.
It's fine to play kids games online and can be a lot of fun, as well as an educational experience. Kids do need to be protected, though.
