Setting Up a Device Safely for Kids

There's quite a fuss about a very intriguing internet phenomenon lately called "The Momo Challenge". Allegedly, it's circulating online and has been victimizing kids to do some challenges (which causes self-inflicting harm). They even said that this phenomenon is the reason of the many suicide cases in some parts of the world.

However, there are also claims that the suicide cases and the Momo Challenge is not related and happens to be isolated cases.

Whether true or not, this sparked anxiety among parents on how they can protect their children from such harm. As a parent myself (who is also a teacher and ICT advocate), I certainly know both pros and cons of letting our children be exposed to the internet. That is why, I always look for ways to keep my daughter safe from the negativities of the worldwide web.

First, I always monitor and take a glimpse at what she is watching in the internet, especially on Youtube.

Second, we, parents, should also try to learn how the internet works. In this digital age, we cannot simply restrict our kids from using the internet. Instead, we go where they are and we learn it so we can better protect them.

Third, I was able to find this very nice infographic (a friend send it to me so I don't know who created this) on how to set a device safely for kids where you can make restrictions as to what they can see, find, watch, and download. Start following the steps in the infographic so you can protect your kids from things like the Momo Challenge.

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