{"id":12616,"date":"2018-05-15T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T21:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/?p=12616"},"modified":"2023-05-01T11:44:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T18:44:05","slug":"3-tips-for-keeping-kids-safe-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-keeping-kids-safe-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Thre Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a093ea095b82\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #206be5;color:#206be5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #206be5;color:#206be5\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a093ea095b82\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-keeping-kids-safe-online\/#Three_Tips_for_Keeping_Kids_Safe_Online\" >Three Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-keeping-kids-safe-online\/#Talk_to_your_child_about_what_not_to_share\" >Talk to your child about what not to share.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-keeping-kids-safe-online\/#Choose_safe_communities_for_kids\" >Choose safe communities for kids.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-keeping-kids-safe-online\/#Handle_issues_together\" >Handle issues together.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Tips_for_Keeping_Kids_Safe_Online\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet access opens up a new world of discovery and creativity for kids! The flip side of this access, however, is concern about your child\u2019s safety and privacy online. How can we make sure that our kids learn to use the internet in a safe, smart way? We\u2019ve outlined 3 tips to get your family started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talk_to_your_child_about_what_not_to_share\"><\/span><b>Talk to your child about what not to share.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As we raise a generation of digital natives, it\u2019s important to help kids understand why they need to limit the amount of personal information they share online. Set clear expectations about what sites your child can access, and discuss how they can engage in respectful, appropriate dialogues with their peers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_safe_communities_for_kids\"><\/span><b>Choose safe communities for kids.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12622 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tynker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kidSAFE_COPPA_seal-150x55.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"55\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.tynker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kidSAFE_COPPA_seal-150x55.png 150w, https:\/\/images.tynker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kidSAFE_COPPA_seal-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/images.tynker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kidSAFE_COPPA_seal.png 587w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Look for websites that are designed with kids in mind to ensure that your child has safe experiences online. Our team at Tynker maintains COPPA compliance and moderates the community to ensure that kids have a great time learning to code in a safe environment. Keep an eye out for seals like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidSAFE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/kids-online-safety\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">additional resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for online safety on our site.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere are a lot of apps for kids that are maybe not so much for kids, so Tynker seems like a real positive one. I like the way the community is managed \u2013 you can give thumbs up but you can\u2019t necessarily comment, you can\u2019t certainly give a thumbs down, so it\u2019s a nice atmosphere for little kids.\u201d \u2013 Patrick, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/erin-loves-bringing-her-imagination-to-life\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Featured Maker Erin<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s dad<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handle_issues_together\"><\/span><b>Handle issues together.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Communication is key to online safety \u2013 remind your child that they can always come to you if they make a mistake, experience or witness cyber bullying, or come across something inappropriate when they\u2019re online. Make sure that these communication channels stay open before issues arise: show an interest in the activities your child is participating in online!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tynker is a fun way for kids to learn programming in a safe online community. We continually add privacy features \u2013 such as those needed to comply with the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) \u2013 in order to ensure that families have control over their web safety. Stay tuned to learn about how we\u2019re achieving GDPR compliance, and log onto your Tynker Parent Dashboard to see what your child is learning with Tynker!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"sf-button large accent standard \" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"text\">LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a>\n<p>Additional resources:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/topics\/protecting-kids-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FTC Protecting Kids Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/0012-kids-and-socializing-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FTC Kids and Socializing Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.netsmartz.org\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Netsmartz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.getnetwise.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GetNetWise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online Internet access opens up a new world of discovery and creativity for kids! 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