What are some ways I can help my children be safe online?
Ten Tips for Parents: • Model positive ways to use computers and the Internet. • Work with your children to help them learn how to use the Internet safely, wisely, and efficiently. • Set up expectations for your childrens use of technology. Develop rules about the release of personal information, time spent on the computer, instant messaging, chat rooms, discussion boards, blogs, e-mail and attachments, and other online behaviors such as downloading files and making purchases. • Make consequences for not living up to the expectations clear. • Supervise your childrens online activities. We realize that you cant monitor everything your children do, but keeping a watchful eye on their Internet activities is important. • Keep up an on-going dialog with your children about their computer and Internet activities. • Look into safety measures offered through browsers, online services, Internet providers, and software. • Instruct your children to let you know if anything they find online or rec
