{"id":4152,"date":"2012-03-27T13:14:00","date_gmt":"2012-03-27T13:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qustodio.com\/blog\/2012\/03\/3-ways-to-stay-on-top-of-your-childs-online-activities-even-if-youre-not-techno-savvy\/"},"modified":"2021-08-10T17:44:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T17:44:31","slug":"3-ways-to-stay-on-top-of-your-childs-online-activities-even-if-youre-not-techno-savvy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qustodio.com\/en\/blog\/3-ways-to-stay-on-top-of-your-childs-online-activities-even-if-youre-not-techno-savvy\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Stay On Top of Your Child’s Online Activities Even If You’re Not Techno-Savvy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Has technology made your job as a parent just a little bit harder? You\u2019re not alone. Technology is often touted as a convenience that\u2019s made so many things easier\u2014shopping, paying bills, and keeping up with old friends, for instance. If you happen to be the parent of a tween or teen, however, technology\u2014especially the Internet\u2014can make life more difficult, especially if your child happens to be more techno-savvy than you are. If you\u2019re concerned about your child\u2019s online activities or just want to be proactive to ensure that your child plays it safe online, read on to discover three practical ways you can monitor your child\u2019s computer use, even if you consider yourself a bit technologically challenged:<\/p>\n

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###\u00a0Talk<\/p>\n

One of the best ways to stay informed about your child\u2019s activities is to make it a habit to talk with him\/her on a regular basis. This is a universal strategy that can be applied to any situation, but is especially effective when it comes to monitoring online activities. Since you can\u2019t possibly see everything your pre-teen or adolescent is doing on the web, talking about these activities is a great way to find out how your child is spending time on the computer.<\/p>\n

When you approach your child, do so in a way that comes across as conversational as opposed to confrontational or overbearing. If your child feels threatened or intimidated, then he\u2019ll likely clam up and your efforts will be counterproductive. Instead, talk with your child as you would an adult and express a genuine interest in any games, web sites, or social media platforms your child is involved in. As you talk, be on the lookout for warning signs that may suggest inappropriate or negative online behavior. If your child becomes sad, looks away, or refuses to talk about the subject, then you may need to take a closer look at the sites your child has been visiting or the people he\u2019s been interacting with online.<\/p>\n

### Be Present.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard that your \u201cpresence,\u201d rather than your \u201cpresents\u201d is among the most valuable things you can offer your child. This is especially true when it comes to monitoring his or her online behavior. Although your child will almost certainly protest if you\u2019re looking over her shoulder constantly, an occasional glance at her computer screen shouldn\u2019t be considered a violation of privacy. If your child questions this behavior, just let her know that you\u2019re interested in what\u2019s she\u2019s doing, and leave it at that. The point of these occasional check-ins is to let your child know that her computer activities are not private. If she knows that you\u2019ll be peaking at her screen at any minute, she\u2019ll be less likely to engage in risky online behavior.<\/p>\n

### Install an App.<\/p>\n

Need more help to ensure that your child remains safe online? We\u2019ve got an app for that! Internet monitoring apps such as Qustodio<\/a> are easy to download and provide you with detailed reports about your child\u2019s Internet activities. You\u2019ll know which sites they visit, who they talk to, and how much time they\u2019re spending online. You can even block dangerous websites, providing your child with extra protection.<\/p>\n

Ready to begin making the Internet a safer place for your child? Take the first step today by downloading our free, highly effective web monitoring app today at www.qustodio.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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