1. Set Up Parental Controls on Your Interjet Account
Our parental control feature allows you to manage your household's internet use directly from your Interjet account.
Steps to Set Up Parental Controls:
Log in to your Interjet Account:
Visit the Interjet website and log in using your credentials.
Access the Parental Controls Section:
Navigate to the “Parental Controls” section under “Account Settings” or “Security Settings.”
Create Profiles for Each Family Member:
Set up individual profiles for each child based on their age. This allows you to apply different filters and settings for younger and older children.
Choose Content Filters:
Select the categories of content you’d like to block (e.g., adult content, violence, gambling, social media).
Set Time Limits:
Manage the amount of time your children can spend online by setting specific schedules or daily time limits.
Enable Activity Monitoring:
Activate activity logs to monitor the sites your children visit and receive notifications if they try to access blocked content.
Save and Apply Settings:
After customizing the settings, save your changes to activate the parental controls.
2. Parental Control Tools by Device
You can also enhance protection by setting up parental controls on specific devices:
For Smartphones and Tablets:
Android: Use the Google Family Link app to manage screen time, app usage, and content restrictions.
iOS (iPhone and iPad): Use the built-in Screen Time feature to set content restrictions and app limits.
For Computers and Laptops:
Windows: Set up Microsoft Family Safety to filter websites, manage screen time, and monitor usage.
Mac: Use Screen Time on macOS to set usage limits and content restrictions.
For Gaming Consoles:
Use the parental control features on consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo to limit playtime and restrict access to inappropriate games.
3. Safe Browsing Practices
Even with parental controls in place, teaching children safe browsing habits is important.
Tips for Safe Browsing:
Teach children to recognize suspicious links and scams: Explain that not everything on the internet is safe or trustworthy.
Use kid-friendly browsers: Encourage the use of browsers designed for children, such as Kiddle or KidRex.
Enable Safe Search: Activate Google SafeSearch or Bing SafeSearch to filter explicit content in search results.
4. Monitor and Educate
Parental controls are most effective when combined with communication and guidance. Talk to your children about responsible internet usage and ensure they understand why certain websites or activities are restricted.
Key Conversations to Have with Your Child:
Online Safety: Explain the dangers of sharing personal information with strangers.
Social Media Risks: Discuss the risks associated with social media, including cyberbullying and privacy concerns.
Digital Footprint: Teach children about the long-term consequences of their online actions.
5. Adjust Parental Controls As Your Child Grows
As your child grows older, their internet needs and habits will change. Regularly review and update the parental control settings to accommodate their evolving online activities while keeping them safe.
6. Additional Resources
Explore these resources to further enhance your child’s safety online:
Common Sense Media: Offers guidance on age-appropriate content and family-friendly tools.
Net Nanny: A comprehensive software solution for monitoring and filtering online activity.
StopBullying.gov: Provides resources to help parents deal with cyberbullying.