Tip #3 -Instruct your child never to plan a face-to-face meeting alone with online acquaintances. If they are invited to a meeting, make sure they get your permission first, and that they go with you or an adult family member and always stay in a public place.
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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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