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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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10.
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The protective software listed below is very
helpful, but it is not foolproof.
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