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5 Basic Tips to Keeping Kids Safer Online

  1. Set up clear, simple, easy-to-read RULES for Internet use. Post them on or near the monitor.

  2. Communicate with kids about the DANGERS on the internet, WHAT personal information is and WHY it should never be given out.

  3. Use PARENTAL CONTROLS and FILTERING software to try and control who and what reach your kids while online.

  4. Stay INVOLVED and TALK to your kids about what they are doing online.

  5. LOCATE the computer in a CENTRAL location, never in a child's bedroom.

Learn More About These Risks

Internet applications and tools provide opportunities for people to communicate and share information, but also provide an easy way for the wrong people and information to get to minor children.  Explore each of the Internet risks and tools below to learn more.

Chat Rooms

Computer Virus

Copyright Infringement

Cyber Bullying

E-Mail

Hate Crimes

Instant Messaging

Internet Fraud

 Online Gaming

Online Predator

Online Solicitation

 Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

Phishing

Pop-up Ads

 Pornography

Profanity

Sexual Exploitation

 Social Networking Sites

Spam

Spyware

 Stalking
Video Sharing

Web Blogs

Web Cam

Additional Resources:

Internet Safety Quiz
How much do you know about Internet Safety?

Safety Tips from NetSmartz
A list of tips and rules to follow that will help keep your kids safe online.

I Keep Safe Parent Resource Center
This site offers videos and tutorials, family fun lessons, and hot topics to keep up on.

What are the Risks for Children Online?
GetNetWise provides some information on what risks exist for kids online. They have provided a guide to help parents decide what areas are right for their own children.

Know the Danger
The Cyber Tip Line has created this site to help parents and teen learn about the dangers online.

 
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