The
information presented is meant to provide only a basic guide
for adults and to open a dialogue about current issues.
Some General
Guidelines:
- Keep your child's computer
in an open area.
- Communicate -Talk to your
child about online dangers and let them know you are there
to help them get out of a bad situation.
- Become a part of your child’s
online experience.
- Regularly review your computer
files. Get help, if you don't know how to do this.
- Educate yourself about the
Internet.
- Talk to other parents and
educators about your experiences. It will help everyone.
- Let your child know responsible
adults do not pursue relationships with minors
- Teach your child the responsible
use of online resources.
According to the Polly Klaas® Foundation
nationwide survey about online
behavior and experiences by youth, aged 8-18:
Most parents have no idea that half
of teens (age 13-18) frequently communicate online with someone
they've never met in person.
Or that one-third have talked about meeting someone whom they've
only met through the Internet.
Or that nearly one in eight have learned that someone they
were communicating with online was an adult pretending to
be younger.
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