4. Internet – For everyone - Children's Rights

Check the licence of any content that you would like to reuse.
Use the Creative Commons classification on the content you create and post online.
Support fair online business models which enable you to pay for content from your favourite artist, musician or content creators.

One image can speak a thousand words, especially if we are not careful about our private information and that of others.
Do you understand how to ensure that your ownership of creative output is respected by others?
Plagiarism shows non-respect of creative ownership and can weigh heavily on multiple aspects of society. Are you aware of the multiple ways in which plagiarism can impact on society?

Life balance is important: is the time you are spending online on games infringing on outdoor and face-to-face activities?
When the games you play online lead you to meet and communicate with strangers, remember that not everyone is who they say they are. Choose “human-moderated” games or games with “safe chat” through pre-selected phrases for very young children.
In-app purchases can be a trap for the unwary in certain games. Have you checked the tips in Fact sheet 13?

Do you know your online rights and responsibilities?
Have you checked your digital footprint lately? Put your name into a search engine and see what comes up.
What are the digital skills required to become a fully-fledged digital citizen?

Be positive when parenting in this new digital age and do your best to communicate with your child about what they are doing online, where they are going online and who they are talking to online.
Realise that even though technology has advanced in leaps and bounds, parenting remains much the same: staying active in your children’s life, encouraging them to be good (digital) citizens and emphasising kindness and empathy.
Whether you are the parent of a toddler or a teen, be aware of the challenges of your child’s development with respect to technology. Use technology in ways that help, not hinder, your child’s development.