There's a lot of great stuff on the Internet, but your guidance and involvement are essential to help steer kids towards the best sites and away from potential trouble. To ensure a safe trip, go over the tips in the column to the right and the Tips for Kids Online with your children.
[Click here to read the Tips for Parents]
Please also review these useful parental resources.
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Tip #1
Take the trip together. Take the time to see what your kids are doing online and what their interests are.
Tip #2
Teach kids never to give out their personal information to people they meet online especially in public places like chat rooms and bulletin boards.
Tip #3
Instruct your child never to plan a face-to-face meeting alone with online acquaintances.
Tip #4
Tell your child not to respond when they receive offensive or dangerous email, chat, or other communications.
Tip #5
Establish clear ground rules for Internet use for your kids. Decide whether or not to use parental control tools or protective software.
Tip #6
Place your computer in the family room or another open area of your home. Or use the computer together at a library, school, or community center.
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