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The Internet has opened up a virtual world of information for anyone with a computer and an on-line connection. Children not only learn about computers, but are able to access more information from more sources more quickly than from any other medium. With a little bit of planning and appropriate adult supervision, children can explore and learn while minimizing, or eliminating the dangers of being abused or exploited.
Internet Safety Tips for Parents |
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| Establish rules for Internet use: |
| What sites can your child visit? |
| Who can they talk to? |
| How long will they be on line? |
| Where can they use a computer? |
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| Keep computers in a common room: |
| Parent and guardian supervision can be an effective method of protecting children online |
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| Stay informed: |
| Learn everything you can about the internet |
| Take an interest in learning what sites your kids visit |
| Learn some of the common language used in chatrooms |
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| Research Parental Controls: |
| Learn about the available blocking, filtering, and parental controls for your computer and internet and when to use them |
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| Internet Safety Tips for Students |
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| Tell your parents when you are going online and talk to them about what you're doing online. If someone you don't know tries to arrange a meeting with you, immediately notify your parent or guardian. |
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| Don't give out personal information, including: |
| Name |
| Age |
| Address and telephone number |
| Parent/guardian's name |
| School name |
| Passwords or other login information used online |
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| Be careful when uploading photos: |
| Personal photos should not have revealing information, such as school names or locations |
| Look at the backgrounds of the pictures to make sure you are not giving out any identifying information without realizing it |
| The name of a mall, the license plate of your car, signs, or the name of your sports team on your jersey or clothing all contain information that can be used to determine your location |
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| Make use of privacy settings on social networking sites: |
| Set it so that people can only be added as your friend if you approve it |
| Set it so that people can only view your profile if you have approved them as a friend |
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| Don't post personal information about friends: |
| Remember that posting information about your friends could put them at risk Document |
