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Internet Safety
Here are eight simple rules that are just the beginning of your child’s safe journey on the Internet.
- Keep the computer in a location where it can be seen by you, such as in the family room and not the bedroom.
- Spend time surfing with your child to find out what sites interest him or her, and why.
- Find sites that you feel are appropriate for your child and direct him or her there.
- Be sure your child understands never to meet someone they’ve met online unless they have your permission and are with you at the time.
- Teach your child about the importance of not revealing personal information such as name, address, school, teams they play on, photos, passwords, and other things that are private.
- Ask your child about the “friends” he or she is making online.
- Teach your child to tell you if he or she encounters something inappropriate or upsetting.
- Post your family’s Internet rules at the computer.
Here are some excellent web sites to help parents guide their children safely through the Internet.
The Association for Library Service to Children offers this free brochure as a resource for parents:
For a broader understanding of the dangers of online activity, visit these government sites:
- Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) bulletin from the Office of Victims of Crime
- A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety from the FBI
