Cyber Wellness for Parents

Cyber Wellness (CW) refers to the positive well-being of Internet users. It involves an understanding of online behaviour and awareness of how to protect oneself in cyberspace.

MOE uses the Sense-Think-Act framework to develop the child’s instinct to protect and empower him to take responsibility for his own well-being in cyberspace. The three principles, ‘Respect for Self and Others’, ‘Safe and Responsible Use’ and ‘Positive Peer Influence’ when adhered to will anchor your child’s well-being in cyberspace as they will then be able to make careful and well-considered decisions.

‘Parents play a key role in shaping students’ behavior in cyberspace. Parents are critical in anchoring strong values in their children to better manage their child’s internet exposure. Through the joint effort of parents and schools, we can ensure that our students adopt the right values and attitude when using technology.’

Mr Hawazi Daipi
Senior Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Education and Ministry of Manpower International Conference on Teaching and Learning with Technology (iCTLT)
29 March 2012

To complement the CW curriculum in Greenridge Secondary School, parents can set a good example at home in the use of technology. Parents play an active role in guiding your child to navigate in cyberspace and for creating a safe environment for them so that they can use the internet constructively. To ensure that your child is safe and have a positive experience online, parents can:

Find out more about Cyber Wellness@GSS here.

Cyber Wellness Resources for Parents

Parents can also refer to MOE’s (ICT Connection ) portal for a list of guides, tips, resources and useful links to reinforce CW education at home.