Co-funded by the European UnionThe competent use of the internet is a part of media literacy. Particularly for minors and children using a computer, the internet & co plays an important role in their daily lives. Growing up in a multi-medial environment urgently demands the encouragement of media and internet literacy, in order to ensure a reflective and sensible use of the internet.
The following hints are useful to support your child when using a computer:
- Initially, surf the internet together with your child
- You will find recommended sites for children in our children area
- Restrict the time of internet use. Social contacts, sports and snapping fresh air shouldn't be neglected
- The computer should not be located in the child's room; it should be situated at a well frequented place in the flat
- Your child is supposed to only chat in monitored chat-rooms
- Advise your child that it might come across problematic sites which he/she will not understand or which might possibly cover scaring content
- Internet experiences should be reflected together
- If you or your child come across problematical and youth endangering web sites please contact the hotline or complaint office of FSM
- Please try to stay up to date referring to internet so you can be an adept tutor
In the parents' area of the web site "Internauten" you will find useful information, links and tips concerning literature adressing "safety on the internet".
