Since the use of technology has become more common over time, it is not rare to see children with an electronic device. With the new generation more accustomed and dependent on different types of applications out there, it is important for parents to control what their children view and are exposed to. From social media applications, video games, to dating apps and viruses, everything needs to be monitored. It is not because your child can’t be trusted but because the world is not trustable. There are various ways parents can follow to make sure their children browse useful content and stay protected. Below are some ways to make the most of parental controls.
- Access Built-in Parental Controls on Devices
Every electronic device today is manufactured and programmed with child safety controls in mind. They come equipped with a user guide that includes details for enabling, disabling and overall controlling the parental locks. Go through the manual and check for all parental controls available in your device. These controls provide step by step guidelines that are easy to follow and can only be controlled through passcodes. The more you familiarize yourself with these controls, the better you could monitor and control the content your child is able to view.
- Download Parental Control Apps
At times, the standard controls that devices come with may not be enough to protect your children from threats on the internet, this is where downloading a parental control app comes in handy. Before handing over a smartphone or tablet to your child, go to the applications store and download a high-rated parental control application like Mspy. You can later password protect it so your child is unable to delete the application. Using such an app is better than the regular setting because it would offer a wider and more versatile range of settings you can use.
- Educate Yourself
Learning for yourself how the device you gifted your child works is a very good idea and step in the right direction. This is a good way of ensuring better parental control as you will know what to look for and how the device operates. Your child would also know, they cannot hide anything from you. It may appear a monumental task at first, much like raising funds for a startup or charity, but as you get familiar with the features of the parental control application and the device itself, it will be easier to implement controls. If you have no idea about your kid’s device, I advise you to check video tutorials to better understand how your device works and how you can use the parental controls.
- If All Else Fails, Ask for Help
If you still feel there is more you can do to protect your child, ask your friends or relatives to help you with the access control features of the parental control app. If there are parents in your community who are already using apps to monitor and manage their child’s activities online, then collaborate with them to better understand how to restrict illicit content, block unwanted phone numbers, enable surveillance, and filter any adult content.
