Say you were a guardian or parent and get to decide when a child can get a phone or use a computer and get internet with it. If you wish you can also install software and change router settings to what you see fit.

Some parents decide to forbid the internet completely, others are more relaxed. Some go the helicopter route, and some do not care whatsoever what their kid does online.

What is your policy on letting a child use the internet?

  • Strider@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    Education education education.

    Explain how the internet works. Explain companies. Explain evil intent and malicious behavior.

    Imo, if you put your child under surveillance that’s not the right way. If bad things happen despite good education, fine, introduce limits and guardrails.

    Don’t do things you wouldn’t want for yourself. Be consistent.

    Basically, do good parenting.