{"id":564,"date":"2018-05-22T05:27:32","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T05:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/?p=564"},"modified":"2020-02-10T14:56:42","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T14:56:42","slug":"5-reasons-monitor-teens-internet-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyorbit.com\/blog\/5-reasons-monitor-teens-internet-usage\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Monitor Your Teen\u2019s Internet Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world is changing with the help of technology. While in some ways this is a good thing, in other ways is can be dangerous and negative. This is especially the case for your children. You need to monitor your teen\u2019s internet usage on a regular basis. Monitoring isn\u2019t a way to invade their privacy, but a way to keep them safe.<\/p>\n

The need to monitor isn\u2019t a way of saying you can\u2019t trust your children. It\u2019s a way of saying that you can\u2019t trust the people on the other side of the devices. Here are five reasons you need to monitor your teen\u2019s internet usage right now.<\/p>\n

#1. Protect Against Online Predators<\/strong><\/p>\n

The number one reason to monitor usage is to protect against predators. Online predators are rampant. It\u2019s harder for them to get caught (although not impossible) and many people won\u2019t even realize they\u2019re victims until it\u2019s too late. After all, an online predator can be anyone they wish to be through the internet space.<\/p>\n

There are many who will pose as children of the same age in online chat rooms. They\u2019ll build a confidence with others to lure them to meet in person. Or they can push towards sexting or hold information hostage. You need to monitor the usage to look out for the signs that someone isn\u2019t who they say they are.<\/p>\n

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#2. Protect Against Cyberbullying<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once upon a time, a child could come home from school and get away from the bullies. The home was the safe space. A bedroom was that area that a child could be who they wanted to be. That isn\u2019t quite the case anymore.<\/p>\n

Cyberbullying is rampant. Bullies are taking to social media to get in touch with their victims directly. They do it all in private, so it\u2019s harder for the victim to tell someone. In some cases, it can be done anonymously, such as through sites like Twitter. You want to monitor your teen\u2019s internet usage<\/a> to look for any signs of cyberbullying and help protect them if it does happen.<\/p>\n

#3. Educate About Malware and Viruses<\/strong><\/p>\n

The internet isn\u2019t just a place for people to be mean or put your child in danger directly. It\u2019s also a place for malware and viruses to spread. Your teens may not understand the dangers of downloading files onto their computers or phones. They may not understand these issues.<\/p>\n

Some viruses are easy to clear out, but then there are malware scams. Someone will hold a computer hostage, demanding money for the cleanup. Children can fall for this and find themselves in more danger with the individuals because they give over bank details without coming to parents first. You need to make sure the sites your teen is visiting are safe from malware and that the right anti-virus software is installed.<\/p>\n

#4. Understand More About Identity Theft<\/strong><\/p>\n

As well as malware, identity theft is becoming a major problem with the rise of technology. This can link with malware, as it\u2019s possible for people to add keylogger viruses with legitimate downloads so they can track all the keystrokes people make. It\u2019s easier to steal passwords, get bank details, and so much more.<\/p>\n

Your teens may not understand the true nature of the internet<\/a>. They won\u2019t realize that a supposed YouTube video was actually a scam to install malware to hack into a social media account. Teens won\u2019t necessarily realize that the link \u201cfrom the bank\u201d is actually a phishing scam for details. And that Nigerian prince can be extremely persuasive. Monitoring usage helps to catch the traps before your teen falls into them.<\/p>\n

#5. Safeguard Their Reputation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s not forget that the internet is a place for teens to be themselves\u2014for anyone to be themselves. Your teen can have a space to share their wildest dreams, put their writing in a public space for comments, and even create videos for YouTube to show beauty hacks. It can also be a space where photos and videos are taken out of context or used for malicious reasons.<\/p>\n

One thing your monitoring will help do is safeguard your teen\u2019s reputation. You\u2019ll catch Facebook status updates that could harm the chances of getting a job or a tweet that could lead to a libel suit. It\u2019s also easier to catch compromising photos that could lead to issues immediately and in the future.<\/p>\n

When you monitor your teen\u2019s internet usage, you\u2019re doing more than \u201csnooping.\u201d This is a way to protect them from other people and from hurting their own chances in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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