{"id":7433,"date":"2021-06-22T09:53:18","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T21:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geeksonwheels.co.nz\/?p=7433"},"modified":"2023-06-05T19:28:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T07:28:49","slug":"what-parental-controls-do-to-keep-your-family-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/security-safety\/what-parental-controls-do-to-keep-your-family-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"What parental controls do to keep your family safe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hi Geek Fans! Parental controls are a great way to keep tabs on your kids\u2019 safety online. Here\u2019s what they can do, why you should use them, and how to keep your kids safe even if parental controls aren\u2019t in place. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The internet offers awesome learning tools, cute cat videos, and an incredible amount of information. However, there\u2019s also plenty of things online we don\u2019t want our kids to see. Fortunately, parental controls can help you to ensure the less wholesome parts of the internet are hidden from young eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a little more about parental controls and how they can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can parental controls do? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most parents know that controls can block adult websites. This is obviously one of the most valuable tools in our toolbox. It can be set up so that no devices connected to your home Wi-Fi can access R18 websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are other features that you might not know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, parental controls can limit the amount of time spent online. Parents looking to restrict the number of time kids spend in front of screens or playing games online can set limits so that kids have to step away from the tech and outside to play (or pick up a book!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many parents have also dealt with unexpected in-app purchases on their credit cards. With parental controls, you can block certain areas in apps to avoid costly mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another useful tool is being able to monitor kids\u2019 activity online. This can show you how much time kids spend on certain apps, and even give you a general overview of what the kids are up to online. Keep in mind, it\u2019s best to tell your children that you\u2019re monitoring their usage to maintain their trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why you should consider using parental controls <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you don\u2019t want to use all of the features that they offer, you may wish to use some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even adults often get caught in scams, spend too much time online, and share more information than they should. Using parental controls can help to ensure your kids don\u2019t make those mistakes when they are too young to know better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What they can\u2019t do (and what you can do about it)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, parental controls can only do so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Savvy older kids might find out how to disable them. Some kids will also have access to other devices outside of the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to talk to your kids about staying safe online. Here are some great tips to start with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n