{"id":1645,"date":"2018-03-01T16:23:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T16:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xxxsexcontacts.com\/blog\/?p=1645"},"modified":"2019-09-19T12:49:40","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T11:49:40","slug":"parental-controls-adult-content-lock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xxxsexcontacts.com\/blog\/parental-controls-adult-content-lock\/","title":{"rendered":"Parental Controls | Responsible Parenting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Parental controls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Innocent searches online can lead to not so innocent results! But parental controls can and should be used to help keep your child safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parental controls are an important way to keep your child safe online.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Parental controls can be used to block upsetting or harmful content, control in-app purchases or manage how long your child spends online. And the good news is parental controls are really easy to set up.<\/p>\n<p>Innocent searches sometimes reveal not so innocent results! So if you\u2019re worried about what your child is searching for online, who they\u2019re talking to or what they\u2019re seeing, carry on reading.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s simple to get started. And, along with talking to your child regularly, using parental controls is one of the best ways to help keep children safe online. You\u2019ll find lots more information below \u2013 or you can call 0808 800 5002 to chat to a NSPCC expert or an O2 advisor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are parental controls?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Parental controls are software and tools which you can install on phones or tablets, games consoles or laptops \u2013 and even your home broadband.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use them to help to block or filter the content your child sees when searching online. And family-friendly public WiFi can help when you\u2019re out and about.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parental controls are also available to help you to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>plan what time of day your child can go online and how long for<\/li>\n<li>stop them from downloading apps they&#8217;re too young for<\/li>\n<li>manage the content different members of the family can see<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So whatever your child is doing online, there\u2019s a way that you can help keep them safe.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to keeping your child safe online, parental controls can be incredibly helpful and effective. Giving you the confidence to know that your child can experience the internet safely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to set up parental controls on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) Mobiles and tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lots of mobiles and tablets come with settings that can help you manage what your child can and can\u2019t see or do online.<\/p>\n<p>When using parental controls, make sure to check things like location settings and what information your child is sharing with others.<\/p>\n<p>You can get more information about setting up controls on different devices from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saferinternet.org.uk\/advice-centre\/parents-and-carers\/parental-controls-offered-your-home-internet-provider?_ga=2.123392779.1855512786.1519917315-547697905.1519917315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">UK Safer Internet Centre<\/a> and mobile providers such as O2, Vodafone, Three, and EE.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to talk to your child about what they\u2019re doing online and how to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/preventing-abuse\/keeping-children-safe\/share-aware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Share Aware<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(2) Home broadband<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your internet provider may offer a free filter so you can control the content that you and your family see. You\u2019ll need to manually set-up any device connected to your home broadband.<\/p>\n<p>How you do this depends on your provider and you\u2019ll need to access your home router or hub. It\u2019s really easy and simple to do. You can get guidance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saferinternet.org.uk\/advice-centre\/parents-and-carers\/parental-controls-offered-your-home-internet-provider?_ga=2.92920605.1855512786.1519917315-547697905.1519917315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">UK Safer Internet Centre<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetmatters.org\/parental-controls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Internetmatters.org<\/a> on how to do this or you can call 0808 800 5002.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget if your child uses their device away from home, then they\u2019ll be able to connect to public WiFi which might not have the same settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If your child accesses the internet at home through 3G or 4G rather than using WiFi then they won\u2019t be subject to the parental controls.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(3) Search engines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes innocent searches lead to not so innocent results. Make sure the content that your child sees online is appropriate for their age by using the controls available in search engines like Google and Bing.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up filters like Google SafeSearch helps to protect your child from seeing inappropriate adult content. Or you could use a child-friendly search engine like Swiggle and Safe Search UK.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget you can speak to O2 &amp; NSPCC&#8217;s helpline on 0808 800 5002. They&#8217;re available to answer any question you have about staying safe online and setting up parental controls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WiFi and being away from home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The controls you\u2019ve set up on your child\u2019s device and your home broadband won\u2019t apply if they use 3G or 4G, public WiFi or log on to a friend\u2019s connection instead.<\/p>\n<p>Public WiFi is often available when you\u2019re out and about. But it\u2019s not always secure and can allow children to search the internet free from controls.<\/p>\n<p>Some venues and businesses offer family-friendly WiFi. When you see the family-friendly WiFi symbol it means that when you connect to the WiFi there are filters in place to stop children from seeing adult content.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/preventing-abuse\/keeping-children-safe\/online-safety\/talking-your-child-staying-safe-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Talk to your child<\/a> and agree with them what they can and can\u2019t do online. And if they\u2019re visiting friends or family remember that they might not have the same controls set up.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like more advice call &#8211; 0808 800 5002.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apps and privacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It can be hard to keep track of all the apps and social networks that are available and what they do. Some apps let young people send messages to each other or store personal information.<\/p>\n<p>Others are for playing games or having fun. Whatever they do, remember you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/preventing-abuse\/keeping-children-safe\/online-safety\/talking-your-child-staying-safe-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">talk to your child<\/a> about their privacy settings.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#8217;re not sure what privacy settings are or how to set them, then you can phone the helpline on 0808 800 5002.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.net-aware.org.uk\/?_ga=2.55153835.1855512786.1519917315-547697905.1519917315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Net Aware<\/a> is a parent\u2019s guide to the apps and networks that children are using and has more details about controls and privacy settings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hero-banner__heading super-header-text block-theme-foreground-color\"><strong>Sexting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"hero-banner__summary block-theme-text-body\">How to talk to children about the risks of sexting &#8211; and what you can do to protect them.<\/p>\n<p>It may feel awkward, but it&#8217;s important to explain to children the risks of sexting, how to stay safe and remind them that they can talk to you if something ever makes them feel scared or uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"centred\"><strong>What is sexting?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sexting is when someone shares sexual, naked or semi-naked images or videos of themselves or others, or sends sexually explicit messages.<\/p>\n<p>They can be sent using mobiles, tablets, smartphones, laptops &#8211; any device that allows you to share media and messages.<\/p>\n<p>Sexting may also be called:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>trading nudes<\/li>\n<li>dirties<\/li>\n<li>pic for pic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"centred\"><strong>What the law says<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sexting can be seen as harmless, but creating or sharing explicit images of a child is illegal, even if the person doing it is a child. A young person is breaking the law if they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>take an explicit photo or video of themselves or a friend<\/li>\n<li>share an explicit image or video of a child, even if it\u2019s shared between children of the same age<\/li>\n<li>possess, download or store an explicit image or video of a child, even if the child gave their permission for it to be created.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, as of January 2016 in England and Wales, if a young person is found creating or sharing images, the police can choose to record that a crime has been committed but that taking formal action isn&#8217;t in the public interest.<\/p>\n<p>Crimes recorded this way are unlikely to appear on future records or checks, unless the young person has been involved in other similar activities which may indicate that they&#8217;re a risk.&nbsp;Find out more about&nbsp;<a title=\"Online abuse - legislation, policy and practice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/preventing-abuse\/child-abuse-and-neglect\/online-abuse\/legislation-policy-practice\/\">legislation on child abuse images<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"centred\"><strong>Why do young people sext?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are many reasons why a young person may want to send a naked or semi-naked picture, video or message to someone else.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>joining in because they think that \u2018everyone is doing it\u2019<\/li>\n<li>boosting their self-esteem<\/li>\n<li>flirting with others and testing their sexual identity<\/li>\n<li>exploring their sexual feelings<\/li>\n<li>to get attention and connect with new people on social media<\/li>\n<li>they may find it difficult to say no if somebody asks them for an explicit image, especially if the person asking is persistent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"h2 accordion__header\"><strong>What are the risks of sexting?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>No control over images or how they are shared<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It&#8217;s easy to send a photo or message but the sender has no control over how it&#8217;s passed on.<\/li>\n<li>When images are stored or shared online they become public. Some people may think that images and videos only last a few seconds on social media and then they&#8217;re deleted, but they can still be saved or copied by others.&nbsp;This means that photos or videos which a young person may have shared privately could still end up being shared between adults they don&#8217;t know.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Blackmail, bullying, and harm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Young people may think &#8216;sexting&#8217; is harmless but it can leave them vulnerable to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Blackmail<br \/>\n<\/b>An offender may threaten to share the pictures with the child&#8217;s family and friends unless the child sends money or more images.<\/li>\n<li><b>Bullying<br \/>\n<\/b>If images are shared with their peers or in school, the child may be&nbsp;<a title=\"Bullying and cyberbullying\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/preventing-abuse\/child-abuse-and-neglect\/bullying-and-cyberbullying\/\">bullied<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Unwanted attention<br \/>\n<\/b>Images posted online can attract the attention of sex offenders, who know how to search for, collect and modify images.<\/li>\n<li><b>Emotional distress<br \/>\n<\/b>Children can feel embarrassed and humiliated. If they&#8217;re very distressed this could lead to suicide or&nbsp;<a title=\"Self-harm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/preventing-abuse\/keeping-children-safe\/self-harm\/\">self-harm<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"h2 accordion__header\"><strong>How to talk to your child about sexting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every child is different, so your approach should be based on their character and your relationship with them. You could:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find a way to start the conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>outline your expectations and explain the rules of having a mobile, tablet or smartphone<\/li>\n<li>ask them what they feel is acceptable to send to people if they\u2019d be happy for you or a stranger or other children to see certain photos. If the answer is &#8216;no&#8217;, explain that the image, video or message is probably not appropriate to send<\/li>\n<li>make sure they&#8217;re comfortable saying no, that they know their body is private and being asked to share explicit images is inappropriate<\/li>\n<li>explain to them about the importance of trust and consent in a healthy relationship. Tell them that it\u2019s not ok for someone to make them feel uncomfortable, to pressure them into doing things that they don\u2019t want to do, or to show them things that they\u2019re unhappy about. Let them know that they can speak to you if this ever happens<\/li>\n<li>look at Childline\u2019s advice about&nbsp;<a title=\"Childline | Friends, relationships and sex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/info-advice\/friends-relationships-sex\/\">relationships<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a title=\"Childline | Online safety\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/info-advice\/bullying-abuse-safety\/online-mobile-safety\/\">online safety<\/a>&nbsp;together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Explain the risks of sexting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tell them what can happen when things go wrong. Don&#8217;t accuse them of sexting, but do explain the dangers and legal issues<\/li>\n<li>you may find it easier to use real-life examples, such as television programmes or news stories, to help you explain the risks<\/li>\n<li>ask them if they\u2019d want something private shown to the world. Talk about the Granny rule &#8211; would you want your Granny to see the image you\u2019re sharing?<\/li>\n<li>talk about whether a person who asks for an image from you might also be asking other people for images<\/li>\n<li>if children are sending images to people they trust, they may not think there&#8217;s much risk involved. Use examples of when friends or partners have had a falling-out and what might happen to the images if this happens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Make it clear you will be supportive and understanding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>make sure they know that you\u2019re always there for support if they feel pressured by anyone<\/li>\n<li>explain that they can come to you if someone asks to send them a nude picture or if they receive an explicit message<\/li>\n<li>let them know that you won\u2019t be angry with them but just want to make sure they\u2019re safe and happy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"h2\">Play your part to protect children<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nWhether it&#8217;s making a phone call to&nbsp;<a title=\"report abuse\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/what-you-can-do\/report-abuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">report a concern<\/a>, taking a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/what-you-can-do\/get-expert-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">safeguarding course<\/a>,&nbsp;<a title=\"volunteer for ChildLine helpline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/what-you-can-do\/volunteering-nspcc-childline\/volunteer-childline-helpline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">volunteering for Childline<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/what-you-can-do\/make-a-donation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">taking part in an NSPCC event<\/a>,&nbsp;we can all play a part in&nbsp;the fight for every childhood.<\/p>\n<p>More reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/info-advice\/bullying-abuse-safety\/online-mobile-safety\/sexting\/?_ga=2.118570121.1855512786.1519917315-547697905.1519917315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> childline<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Credit: nspcc<\/p>\n<p>Ault 18+? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxxsexcontacts.com\/search\/\">Find your dream girl<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parental controls Innocent searches online can lead to not so innocent results! 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