Dear Parents:
I have teens and young children in my home, and I know we all want to protect our kids from inappropriate content on the Internet. We also need to keep in mind there are PREDATORS out there who find their victims in chat rooms. Here are some ideas for you to help keep your kids safe.
1. Set up different "user" accounts for logging onto the computer. This way, you can tell which person is going to which site. They will each need their own password that they keep secret from each other. (You must know all passwords.)
2. Learn more about the Internet. Learn about the great resources available on the Internet and about the dangers. Find out for yourself what your kids are doing while they surf.
3. Set rules. Keep your computer in a public area of the home. Limit time online, too.
4. Use technology. Use the parental control feature of your computer security software. This allows you to block access to many categories of websites. Learn more about types of security software you can implement. Some of them are free.
5. Talk about the Internet. Talk to children - especially teens - about what they like to do on the Internet and why. If they love Facebook, ask them to show you how great it is. Talk about Internet safety and agree on which websites are O.K. and which type of website is off-limits.
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