Educating children ABOUT CYBER SAFETY

PW invited parents from Garodia International Centre for Learning, Mumbai to share how they teach their children cyber safety

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My first lesson to my daughter Riyansha (class XI) on online safety was about importance of keeping sensitive personal information private on public platforms, and the concept of digital footprints and how her online actions can have real-world consequences. I also routinely instruct her to keep the camera settings on devices/ apps off when not in use and review privacy settings. By encouraging open lines of communication on a daily basis, we not only discuss her online experiences but also issues related to cyberbullying, hacking, and cyber threats. This also ensures she seeks my help as and when required.” - Monika Koradia, Head of school operations, Garodia International Centre for Learning