Karen Last: 31/07/2012. Unit Reference: Y/601/1695 Recording of Evidence: Unit Level 3 /Unit credit value 3 / Unit Reference: Y/601/1695Unit Title: Understand how to safeguard the well being of children and young people. (7.2) Describe the ways of reducing risk to children and young people from: * Social networking * Internet * Buying online * Using a mobile Ways of reducing the risk to children and young people from using, social networking sites, we need to have more heightened public, awareness also private, advice given via the CEOP organisation, of the dangers. Children can sometimes be unaware of this controversial area. They need to be taught not to give out personal info such as telephone numbers as well as their emails addresses, as their information can be pieced together to make a fuller profile of themselves, which can be used against them, to gain their trust and confidence to be possibly be groomed or even worse taken (snatched) .
However, this problem can be solved by simply buying your child his own computer or adding additional users and password protection for the administrator. If sensitive information exists on the computer, would not the sensitive information also exist within the house in hard-copy? I understand the concern to protect your livelihood from potential viruses and hackers that might allow access to such things. However, if you are worried your child might influence such events to form then his own computer would be a simple way to handle the issue. Coben’s second argument revolved around the need for Spyware above other types of monitors such as “parental blocks” for internet surfing
From my own personal experience, I think adolescents, as they grow older, eventually start to find their own identity, relationships, and groups goes hand in hand with their ability to separate from their parents. They want to be independent and start doing their own thing. What better place to start doing it than the internet, considering that a lot of parents seem to be computer illiterate. The fascinating thing about the internet is that, it’s a place where adolescents feel like they can fulfill their needs of a pioneering, adventurous spirit. One of the many reasons why the internet is so enticing is because; they can meet new people, explore the world, and do exciting things on it.
• An explanation of the risks and possible consequences for children and young people of being online and using mobile phone Most children and young people have access to the internet and the use of a mobile phone. Both offer benefit to children but equally can expose them to threats to their safety and well-being. Children and young people are open to many risks while being online or using their mobile phones, the possible risks and consequences are: • They may be lured into giving personal information; name, age, address and telephone numbers which could be used for identity theft or fraud. • Cyber bullying; this may include sending unpleasant texts, emails or instant messaging. A child or young person may find cruel messages or pictures about themselves and having their username stolen to spread lies or rumours about someone else.
One great way to start protecting your children is to have a computer in a high traffic area in the house where children can be observed. Children need to be safe at all times while using the Internet. By having a computer in a traffic area children are less likely to get on to sites they aren’t allowed. Parents are able to discretely walk by to monitor what their kids are doing online instead of checking in. Teens typically feel like they are able to handle themselves when it comes to internet safety.
What is meant by the term e-safety? Nowadays children and young people have different access to the internet like mobile phone, console and computer etc. E-safety is about staying safe on the internet, protect children staying out of trouble in places like chat room and social network site and also not download harmful or inappropriate material on the internet. What is meant by the term cyber bullying? Cyber bullying is someone used electronic communication networks like text message and E-mail send messages treat another people to embarrass and hurt their feeling.
If parents are able to control were and who their children were drinking with I think this would be a major benefit to our society. One more benefit to lowing the drinking age is that it would keep kids from getting in trouble with the law. First, kid’s wont get under age tickets anymore because they would just drink with there parents consent. This in my opinion is better for everybody because kids are going to do whatever they want anyways. Lowering the drinking age will help because it will keep children from hiding and sneaking around all the time to drink alcohol when they already do it
After doing some research on this topic, I have concluded that the internet should not be censored in order to protect our first amendment rights. I will give my reasons that support my belief that the internet should not be censored here along with some information from other sources that back up my beliefs as well. It’s true that the internet is infested with many indecent pornographic websites that our children are at risk of discovering, however, there are ways that parents are able to protect their children from visiting or viewing these websites by setting up parental controls as well as using features such as Google’s Safe Search option. Another way that parents can protect their children is to sit with their child while the child uses the internet and directly supervise the child's actions online. I believe that parents should be allowed the option of censoring their own personal computer from viewing websites with X rated content without having the internet censored as a whole.
For children who have mobile phones parents can put a blocker on the phone which can only let them access certain websites or block certain numbers ringing them or the child ringing certain numbers. Schools may offer information about the risks and what can happen. Video Games • Abuse • Copying the violence they see • More open to grooming • Poor social skills The ways we can reduce these risks are to restrict access to certain games and maybe putting a higher age certificate on them. We can improve their knowledge on E-Safety and advise them how to be safe online and less vulnerable. We can inform them on strategies to resilience.
When the so-called “negative parts” of the books remain, kids gain knowledge of what is and what is not good to do, say, or act. Even though it may seem bad for them, in the long run it’s actually helping them. Books should not be banned from society because they are a way of imagination for children, and a way of life to adults. Opponents say some books should be banned from society, just because they have suggestive content. Religious issues shape ethical and moral viewpoints.