Parents often ask how to keep their children safe from online dangers. Some have become concerned after viewing their child’s online conversations. Frequently, parents question whether the long-term effects of exposure to violence in games and viewing sexualized images is just a function of growing up on the Internet. They worry that seemingly innocuous activities will have long-term negative effects on their child’s reputation, privacy and mental health.
Here is a family contract that helps parents establish a guideline and boundaries for behaviour with their young children as they start establishing their digital footprints.