Thursday, April 30

Author: Hugh Colucci

How to look after your kids when they’re watching videos online
Education

How to look after your kids when they’re watching videos online

As the world gets more digital, it’s almost inevitable that your children will spend time in front of a screen. For us, that time was spent watching our favourite shows on TV. For your kids, however, this time will likely be spent online.  Whether it’s on an iPad, your phone, or smart TV, much of the content available for young children today is on the internet.  When watching normal TV, your kids are limited by what’s currently being broadcast. This is great for parents because often kids programming is deliberately scheduled and there are laws in place to ensure certain content isn’t shown at certain times.  The problem is that the internet doesn’t have the same checks and balances. With a few accidental taps on a screen or clicks of a remote, your kids could end up anywhere on the int...