Technology has indeed proven its use and importance in our day to day activities. The internet in particular has created a leap on how people communicate and gain information nowadays. Regardless the age bracket that you are on, the internet and all of its affiliates, be it a hardware or software, has truly changed how people behave and view life and its known reality.
Such changes which impacted this generation is undoubtedly being felt and maximized by the youth. Compared to the previous generations, children of today are more technologically inclined, and virtually active. And for such reason, despite its known positive effects, being a teenager or kid on this generation may also entail some hazard, especially if activities online are not being monitored by an adult.
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to know what your child has been doing with his device and the activities being done online. And it would be really awkward to spy on your child while he or she is on with her gadget. In order to somehow aid you with such mission, below are some of the tips on how to monitor your child's activities.
Personal Computers
For Personal Computers or Mac user, you can actually create a child account that will enable an embedded family safety setting. In doing so, you may be able to monitor the websites your child have been visiting and even block some sites which you find irrelevant.
Tablets
Tablets nowadays are equipped with similar settings with the PC's. Just try to make some tweaks on those parental settings.
Phone Services
Services provided by these company's does not only end with calls and texts. Carrier also offer GPS tracking unique to each users and you may also customize the bundle included in your plans that would fit to the need of your child. To some extent, limiting their internet access time would somehow complement the enforcement of discipline
Applications
If gossiping on the net and posting slanderous statements worry you a lot, then certain downloadable applications could be of great help. Some are being offered for free and others are with cost. This application would work like magic, for some of its features allow you to see or access devices real-time. It would just really depend on your need as a parent.
The things listed above are mere guide. The best suggestion would be an open and healthy communication with your child, for it will not only strengthen your bond as a family, it would likewise serve as venue for both of you to learn from each other. Lastly, inculcating a sense of self-control while you are communicating with your child would not hurt a bit, it is likewise free.
