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#105 -
Tips for Keeping Your Children Safe Online |
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Parents are constantly struggling with ways to keep their
children safe online. The Internet has a global reach and at
this point no bounds, or limitations. Outside of installing
filtering software children should be educated in order to
protect themselves to this virtual monster. We've put together a
collection of ten tips that should be observed while surfing
online. At the very least these tips will prompt family
discussions regarding safety.
1. When on the internet personal information should be kept
private. Just because someone asks doesn't mean you need to tell
them. When someone asks for personal information, consider how
they might use that information and whether it is necessary for
them to have it.
2. If you are conversing with someone online, don't assume that
they are being honest with you. Just because they say they're 16
doesn't mean they are.
3. Do not release your password to anyone, even if they say they
are from your Internet provider.
4. Overall it is best not to respond to unsolicited e-mail
(SPAM), and if there is something flagrant or inappropriate in
the e-mail, consider reporting the sender to their Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
5. Do not give out or post identifying information, address or
telephone numbers.
6. You may want to create a nickname for a screen name in chat
rooms.
7. Keep in mind when posting in chat rooms or newsgroups, that
there may be lurkers (people who read but do not post). Your
information can be read and seen by all.
8. Keep an open dialogue with children surfing the Internet,
remember if they come to you with a problem, your first reaction
should not be to take away the Internet. Applaud child's
confidence in confiding in you and work together to find a
solution.
9. Overall it is not a good idea to post or exchange pictures
over the Internet.
10. Try to keep in mind the Internet is global and is not
governed by any entity. This means that there are no limitations
or checks on the information posted by Internet users.
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