Safety On The Internet:
A Guide for Parents
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 Internet Predators |
| Internet Basics |
Social Networking |
| Usernames & E-mail |
On-line Safety Tips |
| IMing & Chat Rooms |
Helpful Resources |
| Cyberbullying |
The Internet has opened up a whole new world for people of all ages. You can shop, plan a vacation, send pictures, talk with friends around the world, find health information, and even balance your checkbook! Most people agree that since the Internet has been around, it has changed our lives for the better. However, this new way of finding information and communicating comes with risks. The Internet is a tool with endless resources, but it also requires that you set limits to keep your children and adolescents safe.
Ironically enough, the Internet is almost second nature to teens of this generation. Many parents, however, are not as comfortable using the Internet and may even feel intimidated that their children may know more about this technology than they do. It is important that you don't let this stop you from protecting your children. You can still help them stay safe on the Internet by familiarizing yourself with steps to insure that your children "surf the web" safely and responsibly. This guide was created to provide you with some Internet basics, make you aware of possible on-line dangers, provide you with resources, and offer you helpful tips to keep your children safe.
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Updated: 10/03/2008
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