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Safe surfing with Coleen Nolan
Any parent with a child of school age knows the hidden dangers of surfing online. Loose Women presenter and mother Coleen Nolan spoke to iVillage.co.uk about surfing safely and how parents can get involved while their children are online
Do you think it's a challenge to keep control of kids' internet activity when they are such different ages (Coleen has three children: Shane Jnr aged 19; Jake aged 15 and Ciara, six)?
Coleen Nolan: As a mother you are always aware that you can't keep an eye on your children 24/7 and you have to give them their freedom. When they are playing in the garden you can go outside and watch but a computer seems more solitary.
It is really difficult as when they get older you want them to feel like you trust them and want them to do things without you watching them. You just don't know who is on the other end of the computer, they definitely need more restrictions.
What sort of web sites do your children like to visit and how do you monitor them?
Coleen Nolan: My daughter likes toy web sites and the boys are more into general Internet and sports. I tend to let them have one hour a day surfing then I try and encourage them to socialise in the real world! I feel that social networking sites are having an effect on how children socialise outside but at the same time, you worry when they are playing outdoors with their friends as well!
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