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The Benefits of the 'Net without the
risk
The Internet offers many terrific
sites and activities for children to explore, but it also has some potential hazards.
By teaching your children the simple, safety basics of the Internet, they will be able to
enjoy many hours of fun and education on the World Wide Web, while you can rest assured,
knowing they are safe and sound.
Online Safety Basics
Here are some basics to keep in mind when the children are online.
1. Use the parental controls available on the commercial online services. These services
screen public content and provide online hosts to monitor chat rooms. Also, use filtering software to screen out adult
sites on the Web. Three of the leading filtering software products are linked below to
their company's Web site: Intergo, SafeSurf, and NetNanny.
2. Consider placing the computer in a "family room" in your home and make use of
the Internet a family activity. Check the screen periodically and let your children know
that you are interested in what they are learning online.
3. Ask your children where they go online, and have them show you. If your children are
more familiar with the Internet than you are, let them teach you about it, you will both
enjoy the lesson!
4. Monitor online time. Be aware of excessive hours on the Internet.
5. Make sure your children are aware of online rules. They should know never to give out
their real name, address and/or telephone number, or agree to meet with someone person to
person. Advise your children that some people on the Internet conceal their real age and
identity. Create a list of online rules and post them by the computer. |
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6. Monitor your modem telephone bill. Adult Bulletin Board
Systems are easy to access by any communications software. Check out any unfamiliar
numbers on your bill.
7. Support and encourage your child's use of the Internet, and participate in new learning
experiences. Acquaint yourself with their online pals and email habits. Be aware of
correspondence with strangers.Parent / Child Agreement
Review the following agreement with your children and post them by the computer as a
reminder.
1. I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information that makes me feel
uncomfortable.
2. I will not give out my address, telephone number, or the name and location of my school
without my parent's permission.
3. I will never agree to get together with someone I "meet" online without first
checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in
a public place and bring my mother or father along.
4. If I get a message that is mean, or makes me feel uncomfortable, I will not respond. It
is not my fault if I get a message like that, and I will tell my parents if I do.
5. I will work with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online. We will
decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online, and
areas that I am allowed to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules
without their permission.
By taking the time to implement these simple, safety basics, both you and your child can
realize the many educational and fun activities available on the World Wide Web for
children. |
