Safety on the internet Fakes, scams and nasty tricks - how parents can protect their children
At Swisscom's online parents' evening on YouTube and blue Zoom D, experts show how to keep children and young people safe online. There are many ways to minimize risks.
The core topics of the online parents' evening
- Identifying dangers: Where are risks and distractions lurking online?
- Use caution: Why there is never 100% security, but many ways to reduce risks.
- Protection and tips: What prevention can help - and what parents can do if something has already happened
Many parents feel insecure when it comes to protecting their children in the digital space - often simply because they lack the necessary knowledge themselves. This is exactly where the fourth edition of our online parents' evening comes in: We provide information and show how parents can equip themselves to protect their children from the dangers of the internet.
Just like in road traffic: children must not go off unprotected. Parents explain where dangers lurk, practise safe use and intervene if something happens. This responsibility is just as important in the digital world. After all, children are exposed to the same threats as adults - but their limited experience makes them particularly vulnerable. Malicious attackers exploit this inexperience, among other things.
Practical tips from experts
This article was produced in cooperation with Swisscom
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Practical tools and advice are needed so that parents can gain an overview of the digital jungle. Swisscom's free online parents' evening is an important contribution to this.
In the latest episode of the series, various experts such as Swisscom's youth media protection officer Michael In Albon and comedian and former primary school teacher Manu Burkart had their say. Dieter Studer, psychologist and founder of Edukado.ch, also took part. In an interview with Claudia Lässer, they all explain the risks lurking online and how parents can react to them.
Although content restrictions are a first step, open discussions and education are crucial for long-term support for children. You can watch the whole program at the beginning of the article.
