How do you parent the internet? Share your tips for a chance to win a £200 voucher

[BellaMumsnet]

Created for NetHabit

This sponsored discussion is now closed.

Are you worried about your children’s use of the internet, or how much independence to give them? Do you feel equipped to keep them safe on social media? However you manage your children's time and safety on the internet, share your thoughts below.

How to take part:

· Post your tips on the thread below to be entered into a prize draw
· One lucky MNer will win a £200 voucher for a store of their choice

Here’s what NetHabit has to say:

“We created the NetHabit app to simplify the support and guidance parents need to improve their children’s safety online. Finding a balance between enabling the benefits of the online world and keeping children safe can be tough. From securing device settings, to opening up a dialogue and keeping informed of new threats, we create a tailored list of to-do’s to help make the world of online safety simple for your family.”

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!

MNHQ

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[BellaMumsnet]

Thanks to everyone who took part in this discussion. The winner of the prize draw is @LassoOfTruth - congratulations!

[LassoOfTruth]

Thank you so much I never win anything!

[DelorisVC]

We are as open and honest as we possibly can be about what risks are, what they look like and what the dc can do if they feel they’ve made a mistake online or if something has happened that makes them feel unsafe.
They know that they can approach teachers at school and look at the nspcc website if they don’t want to talk to us.
We work really hard to make sure they know that we won’t judge them or “tell them off” and try and keep lines off communication open becuse no matter how hard we try they will probably be exposed to something online that we are trying to protect them from.

[DelorisVC]

Oh Bollox. I missed your message MNHQ.
Ignore me
Congratulations Lasso.

[Sierra259]

My DH is fortunately very savvy around this so we have been quite proactive on top of the things they have covered in school. We have talked to them about playing online safely (not sharing personal information/pictures of themselves) and only accepting friend requests from people they know in real life. All the consoles are in family areas and their tablets are so far locked down so they can't acces the Internet without us. We have discussed how they must come and let us know if they ever see anything they are uncomfortable with and also a bit about not taking as gospel everything you hear/see online.

[nickkinix]

We are honest with our children about the dangers of spending too much time online. Some days they may be online for a while, other days not at all. A balance is all that's needed.