Tips for a Happy Marriage
April 15, 2015What do happy families have in common?
July 16, 2015
- Both husband and wife must be clear about the advantages and disadvantages of social media
- As a rule all inhabitants must leave the cell phones etc. in a specific place as they enter the home
- At an agreed time all of them can have access to it for not more than 15-20 minutes
- Thereafter, all cell phones should be off and left in the place of safety
- Check privacy settings for the internet and facebook
- Use filtering software like net nanny.
- Draw up a contract e.g. You will have full access to his/her facebook friends
- Include in the contract that you have full access to all the passwords
- Keep the computer in a central location
- Urge your kids to avoid questionnaires and free give aways.
- Monitor the pictures your children post online
- Limit cell phone usage
- Teach your kids about digital footprints
- Talk to your kids about the online games
- Get to know technology yourself
- Show them the distinction between virtual friends and real friends
- Develop a family routine
- Win the confidence of your children so that they will share with you if they see anything online that makes them uncomfortable
- Let them have consequences when they abuse social media
- Ensure that your children use social media for positive purposes
- Get to know your children
- Get to know your children’s habits
- Be a good example of how to use social media
- Build trust between you and your child
