Question: What is the best way to protect your child without seeming like you don’t trust them? I have no problem allowing my child to use the internet with my oversight, but if I had a criminal complaint, who do I go to?
Monitoring only goes so far, as far as the adult’s responsibility stretches (Aviles, Anderson, & Davila, 2006). Although, a lot of kids have curiosity and adults slack in responsibly monitoring their children (Aviles et al., 2006). As Parents, people need to stress to their children the difference between trust and keeping them safe. In order to keep children safe, you must monitor (Matawie & White, 2000). I would suggest discrete monitoring. Check visited sites. Buy additional firewalls. When children are young, they should use the internet as a learning tool; not as a communication tool (Matawie et al., 2006). If your child wants a penpal, have them write.
If you have a predator or criminal complaint, report criminal activity to the local police. Many developed cities have detectives now that specialize in internet offensives, the most popular offense is child predators (Matawie et al, 2006).
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