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Suggestions to help keep your child
"Internet Safe"
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Place the computer in a room that easily
allows the parent to monitor its use.
The child's bedroom is NOT a
recommended location. |
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If at all possible, be present when the
child is online. Do not use the
computer as a substitute for a
companion. |
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If the child tries to block the screen
when a parent walks by, consider it a
warning to you that the child may be
doing something they should not be
doing. Investigate immediately. |
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Keep control of your Internet access
master account, and do not give the
child their own account. |
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Explain to your child that people may not
be totally honest online. They may
pretend to be other ages, and/or
sexes. |
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Do not allow your child to participate in
live chat rooms while you are not with
them, and never allow them to access a
private chat room with strangers.
Unfortunately, this has been the
source of unpleasant incidents on the Internet. |
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Explain to your child not to reveal
personal information: names,
addresses, phone numbers, city,
employment, medical information, or especially
Social Security number, drivers license number,
and credit card number. Have your child
get permission each time before they give out
their name and email address, and check
to see what that information is going
to be used for. |
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Although much of the pornography is legal
on the Internet, child pornography is
NOT legal. If you find a web site
in violation, please alert the
appropriate legal authorities in your
area. |
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Protect your child while on the Internet.
Do your homework by reading books,
articles in parenting magazines, and
visiting web sites to look for more
information. |
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The protective software listed below is very helpful, but it is not foolproof. |
The
programs listed below will aid in monitoring and/or
restricting a child's access to unfavorable web sites.
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The
following organizations are committed to child
safe web viewing, and can also provide
information.
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