The Cell Phone and Your Kids - Cell Phone Safety Tips
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The Cell Phone and Your Kids - Cell Phone Safety Tips
It was when high school when I first had my Nokia 3310. However, simply sellular complaints that it’s now normal these days when you see preschoolers owning mobile phone devices. Since it is indispensable already, parents should at least uphold some rules or policies before they agree to have their children own cell phones. Also, establish the websites that they can visit, like simply sellular and check the complaints and reviews. Remind your children of the do’s and dont’s of owning cellular devices. At night, might as well check on their devices records of phone calls and messages especially if there are unknown numbers. Talk to them to never reveal their numbers to strangers and/or post them online. You will never know what might happen.
These are just some of the few tips I can give before you agree to have your child own a cell phone. This if for their safety. Check on this video and my blog for more cell phone tips and info.
How Cell Phones Changed the World
Kids and Cell Phone Safety
Objectives
Identify the things to consider before buying their child a cell phone.
Identify risks associated with cell phone usage.
Identify safety tips associated with cell phone usage.
Advantages
For convenience
For security
For connecting people/friends
Disadvantages
Cost
– excessive texts
– usual damage by kids
Usage
– use to cheat at exams
– to spread rumors
– to send inappropriate photos and videos at school
– affects security as it can detonate bombs if there was one
In cyberbullying
– send threatening, rude or mean texts to another child’s cell phone
– spammers deceive childen
Effect
– can damage the brain
Security
– ie. If they are on their cell phone while crossing the street and not paying attention, they are at risk for injury or death.
In Sext Text
– to entice children
What is Sexting?
Sexting involves the sending of a sexual message and/or revealing photos to another person.
Sending semi-nude or nude pictures from a cell phone can cause unwanted pregnancies
Tips to Prevent Sexting
1. Think first about the consequences.
2. Never take images of themselves they wouldn’t want everyone to see.
3. Report any nude pictures they receive on their cell phone to a trusted adult.
Cell Phone Safety Tips
1. Teach the kids how to properly use the cellphone.
– Point out features like the key lock.
– Teach how to put the phone on silent and setting the alarm.
– Phones should be programmed with parents’ contact information and emergency numbers.
2. Limit the usage of phones.
3. Teach them about phone budgeting.
4. Teach them to understand that the cell phone is not a toy.
5. Don’t publish their numbers in public.
6. Learn the proper cell phone etiquette.
7. Report to the authority if harassed on cell phones.
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