Getting Electronic Devices for your kid is one thing. Limiting the information your kid gets on the internet is another. It is necessary that we secure our kids on the internet.

Often parents leave their kids unsupervised due to work or some other pressing issues that may needs urgent attendance. As a result, giving Kids smart devices at an early age which makes them even more prone to illicit contents. 

This is where parental control activation steps in.

 It is important that every parent in the society at large take heed to what their kids do on the internet and the amount of time spent on the internet. 

With kids happily engaging in digital content and with the rapidly evolving technology, there is absolutely no way we can stop our kids from using the internet due to the current trends.

Schools have incorporated the use of technology in their curriculum which has made parents become more concerned about their kids’ safety online

Some contents online may not be reliable and safe reflecting the need for parents to guide their kid’s online activity. 

Benefits Of Using A Parental Control  App

Below are some  benefits of  parental control applications.

Help to prevent /avoid cyberbullying 

kids get bullied online often, you will find a parental control application as interesting as a music-making or craft making especially options that are available like accessibility and surveillance.

Features like these help kids stay protected from cyberbullying – one of the most commonly occurring crimes online.

Helping you to know about your kid’s internet usage

Parental controls gives an understanding of smartphones and tablets & allows you to apply appropriate filters to monitor your kid’s activity. Keep a check on what your kid is doing online and what sites they are browsing. 

Help to filter out illicit content

As you mentor kids on the use of their smartphones and parental controls to monitor their online activity they can easily understand and follow can help build the relationship in a natural way.

Parental Satisfaction

The biggest advantage of using a parental control app is:

• The peace of mind & inner satisfaction you experience knowing your kid is accessing safe content and they are protected from harmful cyber threats.

Help keep the kids safe

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The interview is between Online Informed & Safe (OIS), John and Reyes. I have used placed holder names, John and Reyes, for our volunteers. Minus that, this story is based on their real-life experience.

Intro

Interviewer: Good evening John, good evening Reyes. Thank you for agreeing to share your story with us.

John: Evening, it’s a pleasure.

Reyes: Evening, I’m happy to help.

Interviewer: Alright, so we will dive right into the main business. Here is my first question:

Question 1: When did you find out your account was hacked?

John: In the morning sometime in February 2021. I got a call from a friend that said my account might have been compromised as someone is promoting what looks like an obvious Ponzi scheme via the account.

Reyes: My friends reached out to me once they got tagged on a suspicious post that was shared via my Facebook account. The post was also promoting a Ponzi scheme.

Question 2: What was your first action after your attention was pointed to the hack?

John: I tried logging into the account but could not. I eventually reported the account to Facebook.

Reyes: I also tried logging in and it failed. I tried resetting my password without any luck too. I contacted facebook support too and provided identification documents.

Question 3: What action do you think aided the hacking of your account?

John: Call from Fake amazon seller

Reyes: Predictable phone number and the email link to my Facebook account might have been compromised.

Question 4: Was the response from Facebook support helpful?

John: Nope!

Reyes: Not exactly.

Question 5: Were you able to recover your account?

John: No!

Reyes: Yes, I was able to do login and change my password. I think I was fortunate. Here is how I managed to get in:

Conclusion

Interviewer: Once more thank you for doing this. From your answers, I have learnt that giving OTP to anyone that calls you on the phone is always bad. Also, avoid using predictable phases like your phone number as a password. Your input will help our readers stay informed and safe online. Do have a lovely night.

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