MYMOBILEWATCHDOG - PARENTAL CELL PHONE CONTROL

Technology is here to stay and whilst the benefits are numerous, there are also a number of downsides that raise concerns for parents.  Stories shared with the Life Talk Forum, articles and research indicate that: children are increasingly being exposed to and have access to inappropriate material (e.g. porn) via their cell phones; they may be the victims or perpetrators of cyberbullying; and sexting and online grooming are on the increase.

Although opportunities exist for parents to limit and monitor what their children access whilst viewing television and spending time on the computer, such an option has not existed for cell phones.

Recently launched, My Mobile Watchdog is a form of parental control for cell phones which will enable parents to protect their young children (up to about 10-12 years of age) from the dangers associated with cell phones, as highlighted above.

To find out more, visit their website – www.mymobilewatchdog.co.za