| Computers are here to stay and have | | | | posture. |
| become an integral part of everyday | | | | 6. Learn how to customize your browser |
| life. The World Wide Web is an | | | | settings. Minimize risks by setting |
| information highway but presents a few | | | | pages the kids can view as favorites you |
| dangers to children. Parents need to | | | | can even set their school website as the |
| take extra care to protect their kids | | | | home page on the computer. |
| from harm caused by computers or the | | | | 7. Introduce the kids to learning |
| World Wide Web. | | | | multi-media modules and sites like BBC |
| Here are a few tips to make computers | | | | history for kids. Introduce them to |
| safe for kids: | | | | websites that are child friendly and |
| 1. Buy a computer that is of good | | | | fun. |
| quality and follow the instructions | | | | 8. Spend time at the computer with the |
| provided on where and how to set up the | | | | children. Play games with them, let them |
| computer. Position the computer is a | | | | visit websites like that of the |
| suitable place where the light sources | | | | Discovery Channel. |
| falls correctly and place the chair at a | | | | 9. Teach them how to send messages and |
| suitable height and distance. | | | | email and how to use a computer to |
| 2. Adjust computer screen controls such | | | | expand their learning. |
| that the eyes of the child are | | | | 10. Inculcate in the kids a |
| protected. | | | | discipline. Limit the time they spend on |
| 3. Teach the child how to sit at the | | | | the computer and ensure that they |
| computer and ensure that the hands are | | | | understand and follow the rules you set. |
| in line with the key board. Consult tips | | | | A computer is useful for kids if used |
| in the internet on how to prevent | | | | right. So, let children move with times |
| injuries to bones, muscles, and posture | | | | and embrace technology positively. The |
| by incorrect computer use. | | | | internet is a knowledge highway and kids |
| 4. Read all about security measures and | | | | can benefit and sharpen their minds by |
| parental controls. Set controls that | | | | playing games, solving quizzes and |
| will protect your child from viewing | | | | puzzles, interacting in groups and |
| unwarranted websites. Be sure to spend | | | | creating projects for school with the |
| time reviewing the websites your child | | | | use of the computer, using online |
| has viewed. There are age-based | | | | resources to learn about science, |
| customizable content settings available | | | | health, nutrition, history and more. |
| check with MSN premium and your internet | | | | Computers and the net make kids |
| service provider. | | | | resourceful and tap potential so let |
| 5. Buy a table and chair for the | | | | kids use the computer with parental |
| computer that is proportionate to the | | | | guidance. |
| child's size. Adjustable chairs are | | | | Prepare your kids for a bright future. |
| available and you need to keep an eye on | | | | |