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1. Keep the computer in a common room in the house and position the monitor so it's available for public viewing.
2. Establish rules for using the Internet and teach your child importan safety guidelines.
3. Use blocking software or filtering programs such as CyberPatrol, but don't rely on them as your only line of defense.
4. Predators often use chat rooms to contact kids. Teach them that people online are not always who they say they are.
5. Frequently check your computer's Internet History to see what sites your child is visiting. |
6. Monitor your child's e-mail account. Let them know you're checking it and why. Talk with them about potential online dangers
.7. Spend time with your kids online. Have them show you their favorite sites. |
8. If you see anything suspicious or think that your child may be a victim of Inernet exploitation, contact your local FBI office or law enforcement agency.
9. Tell your children to keep their personal information protected. Kids should never give their real name, address, phone number, the name of their school or a picture of themselves to anyone they meet online. NEVER let your kids meet in person with anyone they've met online.
10. Teach your kids to tell a parent, teacher or trusted adult if they feel uncomfortable about anything they've seen on a computer. |
One out of every five youths who use the Internet received an online approach of sexual solicitation during a one-year period.
