Monitoring your kids' online activities is more important than ever
As we 'unite' during 16 Days of Activism this year, we take a look at some valuable advice from a police veteran.
Every year, we observe 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children and this year we are moving with the theme of 'Unite'.
The campaigning begins on 25 November (International Day for No Violence Against Women) and ends on 10 December (International Human Rights Day).
"The 16 Days campaign focuses on raising awareness to the devastating impact that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) has on women and children, and the social fabric of our society." (Gov.za)
“Monitor your children’s devices such as tablets and phones on a daily basis. Install parental software apps that will be able to block harmful content. Young children should not be in chat groups,” said Captain Bez Bezuidenhout. (MSN)
Veteran police officer, Bez Bezuidenhout, shares the importance of monitoring your kid's online presence.
He paid note to the fact that online predators are always lurking behind screens. Therefore it is vital for parents to be more cognisant of their children's online activities.
"Bezuidenhout forms part of the Serial and Electronic Investigations (SECI) Unit that has identified 27 active online child sexual predators in the country." (MSN)
We can imagine that what Bezuidenhout is exposed to is a true testament to his knowledge about what happens with predators.
Even though it is difficult to acknowledge or think about your kids even coming slightly close to this sort of danger, it is a reality we have to face. Not to mention be proactive about.
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