Why do you need to know your child's digital world?
Internet, mobiles and other new technologies are enhancing daily life for many families.
As parents, you’ll know they’re saving us time and money, helping us build communities, encouraging creativity and self-expression, enabling a better work/life balance, and broadening our horizons and much more.
With these great opportunities, there are also some potential pitfalls for children with digital technology and the online world. Learning the fundamentals will help to prepare your children for issues which might arise such as cyberbullying or avoiding inappropriate content on the web.
Checklist for digital parents
There’s a lot to take in when it comes to your child’s digital world, so here’s a handy checklist to get you started…
Tips and Tools
Did you know that in Qatar, 85% of children (9-18 years) are using the internet, over 50% of them on mobile phones? Discover the tips and tools you need to keep your child safe in the digital world…
Games Ratings
The AmanTECH guide to finding the information you need about the games your children play...
Resources
Vodafone’s Parents’ Guide and Digital Parenting magazines offer information, guidance and great tips on everything from PlayStations to playing music, programming to parental controls.
Social Networking
Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook – for many children in Qatar these websites and apps are part of everyday life. Here is the Vodafone AmanTECH guide to your child’s digital social world.
Games and Apps
Whether it’s the latest FIFA football game on the PlayStation or Candy Crush Saga on a smartphone, the chances are gaming in one form or another is part of your child’s digital world.