For many parents/guardians, the Internet is still a kind of unknown world, whereas for most children it’s a natural part of everyday life. The mobile phone has become part of their attire – and it’s just as common to chat on MSN, as it is to chat face to face. It’s important to recognise the new media channels as an arena where rules, limits, private life, room for creativity, and communication need to be provided and catered for. The challenge is to find a good balance between all these.
This website is intended for class discussion. We also recommend that you read through it and discuss the topics addressed on the website with your child. Just like in real life, it’s important that children feel safe on the Internet and treat themselves and others with respect. For this to happen, it’s important that parents/guardians show an interest in, and participate in, their child’s use of the Internet.
Together, you can decide how you want things to be.
