I’ve been watching the increasing threat of the Internet on the marriage relationship for over five years now, and it seems not a month goes by without another story about how technology is luring the weak into extra-marital relationships. The latest story to hit my email inbox is that of […]
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While it’s true that Internet fear goes rather over the top at times, there are a number of services that could be disasters waiting to happen. Though parents try to educate their children about Internet safety, then try to keep an eye on what they’re doing — all while their […]
A new study shows that kids aren’t keen to share the details of their day at school with parents. Most parents surveyed by Becta said that they didn’t know as much about their child’s day at school as they’d like to, with nearly half saying that they find it difficult […]
A new broadband provider is about to hit the market with a product that will revolutionise online child safety. Spidermail offers a trailblazing new service that surpasses parental control systems, which are vulnerable to unscrupulous websites and easily bypassed by increasingly tech-savvy children. Where this innovative new service differs is […]
The Professional Computing Association (PCA) is taking action to support the NSPCC’s call to protect children when using the internet. With immediate effect consumer-facing members of the Professional Computing Association (PCA) are required, as part of their conformance with the PCA’s Code of Practice to be aware of, and give […]
New research, that will hardly come as a surprise to either children or their parents, finds that arguments over when and for how long kids can play video games. I seem to remember that was an issue when I was a kid, and computer games were really in their infancy […]
According to new research by child medicine manufacturer Tixylix, modern mums are jumping online to find advice and support on parenting issues because they feel less judged than in other, more traditional environments. Just two percent of mums surveyed said they felt judged by online peers, compared to one-quarter who […]
At the end of September, Orange UK launched an online resource aimed at helping families deal with the issues of technology misuse, including cyber-bullying, email fraud, spam, phishing, and mobile theft. Each section on Orange’s website at //www.orange.co.uk/communicate/safety/ describes an issue, offers clear and practical advice and also provides links […]
A new website – ClickAndPlay.com – has launched to encourage computer literacy amongst preschoolers, helping to boost their self-confidence at increasingly IT-centric schools. To add to the fun, various hit TV characters, including Bob the Builder, feature on the site. Users can sign up for a free subscription to the […]
According to a recent worldwide casual gaming survey, 70% of family members have seen educational benefits of their children and grandchildren playing computer games, while a whopping 92% say that casual games provide an opportunity for them to bond with them. PopCap Games commissioned the survey and found some other […]
This post was first published at Tech Digest Parents are increasingly concerned about their children’s use of mobile phones. Research published today suggests that over four in five British parents (81%) are worried about their children being contacted by strangers, of having their mobile phone stolen, or being a victim […]
This article was first published at Tech Digest: A new study from researchers at the University of Washington suggests that using educational TV and DVD, such as the “Baby Einstein” and “Brainy Baby” series, or “Sesame Street”, may not be as beneficial for babies and young children as many hoped. […]