It's crucial for parents to be aware of their child's online activities and use certain tools and options to make sure their child has a safer online experience. (Also read: 7 ways to break smartphone addiction in children)In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Mansi Zaveri, Parenting Expert and Founder and CEO of Kidsstoppress, suggested some useful tools and options that parents need to be aware of, to help kids stay safe online. Also, the disappearing text option on WhatsApp is a safe option to consider when sharing sensitive information on the platform. There is a world of apps and extensions that offer Safe Search, encryption, and secured and relevant search results that should be your non-negotiable criteria. The most important pointer to remember, as parents, is to not blindly let your kids use a new app or a gadget.

Source: Hindustan Times September 25, 2022 16:25 UTC