With the years I learned some rules of behavior on internet, but I wonder if there is some kind of extensive guide for parents who are not experienced with technology.

For example, I don’t think content blockers are a good idea for teenagers. It works for kids, but teenagers will find workarounds because parents were lazy about teaching them the dangers and instead used a spyware app.

Here is a bad written list of some obvious rules:

  • Be anonymous
  • Use private social media accounts
  • Do not tell any personal information
  • Use ad blockers
  • Learn to recognize ads
  • Learn to recognize AI generated text and images
  • Learn to recognize scam
  • Understand consent
  • Learn to prevent blackmail
  • Learn to prevent grooming
  • Learn how fake pornography is and the unrespectful content

But I wish there was some kind of step by step guide

  • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    Step 1) Don’t let kids on the internet.

    There is no step 2. The internet is not a place for kids. It’s barely a place for teens, but hopefully you’ve taught teenagers how to behave online by the time they’re 15.

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      17 hours ago

      Most of my knowledge including the field I study now, is due to having internet as a kid and its power to learn by yourself

    • ERROR: Earth.exe has crashed@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      17 hours ago

      Step 1) Don’t let kids outside

      There is no step 2. The outside world is not a place for kids. It’s barely a place for teens, but hopefully you’ve taught teenagers how to behave outside by the time they’re 15.