Children's Internet Safety: Ages 2-4

 Children's Internet Safety: Ages 2-4

Preschoolers and toddlers begin to learn things with minimal resources. A vast amount of information obtained through their active senses can be stored in their brain. Even though they still rely on elderly people, they can essentially use their motor abilities.

Threats from the Internet to Children, ages 2-4

Children between the ages of two and four can use computers. Nearly one in four children of this age use the internet, and 67% of children use computers, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Even though these children may not find online activities particularly engaging, the sounds and sights available on the internet enhance their educational experience and can encourage more imaginative play.

Anything frightening they see or hear on the internet can make them fearful since they can't tell fiction from reality and take the sounds and visuals they see there at face value. They are able to accept the depictions of threats, violence, and danger as accurate and genuine. Therefore, exposing children at this age to websites with unsettling sounds and visuals is risky.

Here are some internet safety measures you should be aware of in order to shield your children from this:

• Never leave your children unattended in front of a computer. They can unintentionally click on links that take them to inappropriate websites.
• Compile a list of websites appropriate for the age of your children. Save these links in your browser for quick access.
• If you wish to search other websites, do so without children.
• Position the computer so that you can see it clearly. Every time your children use a computer or the internet, they should always be supervised by an adult or seated alongside them.
• To stop your children from inadvertently visiting scandalous websites, use security settings and filtering equipment.
• Download browsers optimized for children.
• If you wish to stop undesirable websites from opening on your screen, keep the popup blocker "on." To guarantee that the popup is eliminated, disable Java.
• Now is the ideal age to instill in your children the value of privacy. Emphasize to children the need to keep personal information secret, both online and offline.
• Urge every family member to serve as an example for the children regarding responsible internet usage.
• Persuade your children to tell you about their online experiences. 

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