Parentoom is an AI-powered parenting platform that creates a dedicated AI agent for each child. It tracks school, health, homework, meals, activities and more, remembering everything about your child.

How much does Parentoom cost?

Parentoom offers a free tier with 15 questions per month for 1 child. Plus membership at ₹249/month or ₹2,499/year unlocks unlimited questions, WhatsApp access, morning briefings and more.

Is my child data safe with Parentoom?

Yes. Parentoom uses AES-256 encryption and is compliant with India DPDP Act. You can export or delete your data anytime.

Does Parentoom work with Indian schools?

Yes. Parentoom automatically syncs school emails and supports CBSE, ICSE, and State board schools across India.

Digital Safety for Kids: Age-Appropriate Internet Rules

## Age-Appropriate Internet Access ### Ages 5-7: Supervised Only - All screen time happens in shared family spaces - Use kid-specific apps and websites with content filters - No social media, messaging, or unsupervised browsing - Watch YouTube Kids, not regular YouTube (and even then, co-view when possible) ### Ages 8-10: Guided Independence - Begin teaching safe browsing habits - Introduce the concept of personal information (never share name, school, address, phone number online) - If they have a device, set up parental controls - No social media accounts (most require age 13+) - Gaming: multiplayer games with chat features need supervision ### Ages 11-13: Growing Autonomy With Guard Rails - This is when most children get their first phone - Set up parental controls and have honest conversations about why - Social media: consider carefully. If you allow it, follow/friend their accounts - Teach them to recognize phishing, scams, and manipulative content - Discuss online reputation: anything posted is permanent ### Ages 14+: Trust With Verification - Gradually reduce parental controls as they demonstrate responsible behavior - Shift from monitoring to mentoring - Regular conversations about what they encounter online - Discuss consent, sexting laws, and digital footprint seriously ## Non-Negotiable Rules for All Ages 1. **Never share personal information** with strangers online (name, school, location, photos that identify where they are) 2. **Tell a parent immediately** if someone online makes them uncomfortable, asks to meet in person, or requests photos 3. **Nothing posted online is truly private** — screenshots exist, accounts get hacked, content gets shared 4. **Device-free zones**: bedrooms at night, dinner table 5. **Passwords shared with parents** until at least age 14 (this is about safety, not distrust) ## Parental Controls: What Works **Device-level:** - Screen Time (Apple) or Family Link (Google) for time limits and content filtering - SafeSearch on all browsers - App installation requires parent approval **Network-level:** - Router-level content filtering (most modern routers have this) - DNS-based filters like CleanBrowsing or OpenDNS **Important:** Parental controls are a safety net, not a substitute for education. A tech-savvy 12-year-old can bypass most controls. The real protection is knowledge and open communication. ## Teaching Online Judgment ### The "Grandma Test" Before posting anything, ask: "Would I be comfortable if Grandma saw this?" If no, don't post it. ### Recognizing Manipulation Teach your child to spot: - "Don't tell your parents" — anyone who says this is not safe - Too-good-to-be-true offers (free phones, gift cards) - Pressure to respond immediately ("If you don't reply in 10 minutes...") - Strangers who seem to know a lot about them (they found it on your profile) ### Digital Footprint Everything posted online creates a permanent trail. Future schools and employers search social media. A regrettable post at 14 can surface at 24. Help them understand this isn't just an abstract concern — it has real consequences. ## Cyberbullying Online bullying is more persistent than schoolyard bullying because there's no escape from it. **If your child is being cyberbullied:** - Don't take their device away (this punishes the victim and stops them from telling you) - Screenshot everything - Block the bully - Report to the platform - Inform the school if classmates are involved - Contact authorities if there are threats of violence **Teach your child not to be a bystander:** If they see someone being bullied online, they should not join in, like, or share. They can support the person privately and report the behavior. ## The Conversation, Not the Lecture The most effective digital safety tool is an ongoing conversation — not a one-time talk. Regularly ask: - "What apps are your friends using?" - "Has anything online made you uncomfortable lately?" - "Did you see anything interesting/weird/funny online today?" Keep the tone curious, not interrogating. The goal is that when something goes wrong online (and it will), your child comes to you first — not hides it.