LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN, you might learn something
Here are some basics to keep in mind when 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. Check into filtering software to screen out adult sites on the Web.
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, you will both enjoy the lesson and it will make them aware that you care!
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 Full 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.
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 CHILDS USE OF THE INTERNET, and PARTICIPATE in new learning experiences. Acquaint yourself with their Online pals and email habits.
BE AWARE of CORRESPONDENCE FROM and WITH STRANGERS.
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