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The Dangers of an Anonymous Internet
The anonymity of the Internet is a cause for concern. Pedophiles hide behind the protection of anonymity, creating ideal profiles being exactly the friend that impressionable youngsters want them to be. The fact is that a child doesn't always know with whom they are interacting with. All of this makes education critically important.
Online Activities of Children and Parental Responsibility
In a recent study on Internet addiction undertaken at the Stanford University School of Medicine, researchers concluded that “The United States could be rife with Internet addicts as clinically ill as alcoholics.”
Chat Rooms and Internet Safety for Your Kids and Teens
Before your children get online, you need to make sure that they understand all of the rules on the information highway. This article gives a list of suggestions for the parents and rules for kids to keep them safe in the chat rooms.
Kids Online Chat Room & SMS Text Lingo Threat
ppl NdRstnd dis msg y dnt u? -----------people understand this message, why don’t you?
With the rapid adoption of online chat and sms txt lingo there is a new language that has developed that parents, teachers and law officials are having issue with when keeping up with today’s kids.
MySpace, Facebook, Weblogs for Teenagers; What do Parents Need to Know?
"What does this all mean?” parents wonder. “And do I really need to learn about this?”
The answer to the second question above is YES!
Should You Monitor your Kids' Computer Time?
Should you monitor your kids computer time? That depends. Do you trust everyone else? I mean, are you okay with just anyone being able to talk to your kids online any time they want to? Do you know your kids friends online? What about their screen names or email addresses? Is there a predator in your childs life? Could you tell?
How Can Parents Control What Their Kids Are Doing on the Internet At All Times?
The popular MySpace site and all the instant messaging programs available have given online predators the ability to prey on our children, often times without us even being aware of what is going on. We all would like to say that we know what is going on in the comfort of our homes, behind closed doors but the truth of the matter is that no one can monitor a child 24/7.
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Download "A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety" (FBI Publication)
FBI Kids K-5th Grade Safety Tips from FBI
"Police Notebook" slide show - great resource for parents and kids Kids Safety on the Internet
NetSmartz.org Internet Safety Information for Kids of All Ages
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