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Protecting our Kids as they Surf the Web

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ML Cathy
ML Cathy

What kind of rules & precautions do you have in place to protect your children while they are on the computer & using the internet? 

Here are some helpful tips:

  •  Keep Personal Information Off the Internet
  • When your child goes online these are some good basic Internet safety rules to teach them:
  • Choose a user name that does not refer to your gender (male – female).
  • Do not share any personal information with a real friend without informing parents first.*
  • Avoid any negative discussions aimed to influence you about  family, teachers or religion.
  • Inform your parents if you come across anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.
  • Always be aware that anyone you talk to online may not be who they say they are.
  • Avoid chat rooms that discuss sex, cults or violence. This could lead to danger.
  • Never agree to meet anywhere with someone you do not know online.
 
  • Internet Stalkers and Predators -
Online predators are always searching for ways to contact unsuspecting youth and gain access to their personal information. This can be easily achieved by a persistent stranger posing as a child or teen asking to be a friend in your child’s private network or by an unsuspecting child letting the stranger in as a friend to bulk up their popularity by having a large number of friends in the public area of their social network profile.

  •  Action Steps for Internet Safety -
Set up your child’s online email account and password from your main account. Email confirmation is required to join social websites and you can easily monitor your child’s online activity.

  • Advantages of using Safety Software and Online Safety Services -

    You may want to consider purchasing a quality Internet safety software program or Internet safety service to monitor and filter out undesirable content on your computer. This can provide essential protection for those times you cannot be around or if a child is online while you are at work.

    Read more here Internet Safety Rules

Posted by ML Cathy on Apr. 1, 2012 at 1:22 PM
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mixedmami78
by mixedmami78 on Apr. 12, 2012 at 5:48 PM

I have my sons account filtered.  He can only get to sites that I approve.