NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's parents
are over-matched by tech-savvy teens but they can take advantage of
new technology to easily manage their kids' internet use. Restoring
balance between the digital world and family life is now easy with
a few simple taps on Verizon's newly enhanced FamilyBase app. With
added features, the app lets parents establish time and data
controls, block access to inappropriate apps and websites, view
their child's text and call history and set smart boundaries for
their child's online experience.
With FamilyBase, parents can set restrictions so their children
are off the phone during school, family time, and late night. It's
easy to block unwanted contacts or inappropriate websites and apps
that are too adult. With the FamilyBase app, parents can establish
harmony between phone or tablet time and family time to create a
positive experience for their children. Parents can also see who
their kids are messaging and how much.
More than a third of parents with teens say they argue with them
daily about excessive device use.1 Several parenting
experts and organizations encourage smart limits on the quantity
and quality of screen time. "Kids screen time is a huge concern for
parents" says Stephen Balkam, CEO
and Founder of the Family Online Safety Institute. "Tools like
Verizon FamilyBase help parents set reasonable rules."
Verizon is a member of the Family Online Safety Institute and
committed to making the online world safer for kids and families by
providing parents with leading online tools like FamilyBase.
FamilyBase by Verizon is available at $4.99 per month. Set smarter boundaries for your
children by signing up for FamilyBase at
www.vzw.com/familybase.
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For digital parenting tips and to view a family safety contract
for children, visit FOSI's website:
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https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting/seven-steps-good-digital-parenting/
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https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting/family-online-safety-contract/
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