INTERNET SAFETY TIPS

Internet safety tips: What parents need to know:
 
Keeping children safe online means teaching them to be smart, responsible users of the Internet. Click on an age group to see tips from WiredSafety.org's Parry Aftab.

• Think before they click: With whom are they chatting or e-mailing, what are they saying and how are they saying it? Will the person on the other end know they are joking?
• Walk away from the computer and “Take 5” before responding to something that upsets them online
• Avoid spreading rumors, assisting in cyberbullying or sharing private communications online.
• Follow the golden rule of cyberspace: Don’t do anything online that you wouldn’t do in real life!

Follow responsible safety practices yourself:

• Install spyware and adware blocking software on your computer
• Make sure you have a working firewall
• Install anti-virus software and update it regularly
• Take advantage of spam-blocking tools offered by your Internet provider or e-mail software 
   
   
  Source: Parry Aftab/WiredSafety.org • Print this

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Read the article on Blogs and Blogging concerns on Page 4 of the April 2006, Volume 2 Issue 2 version of the Round Lake Area Schools District newsletter "Around the Round", located for download.  Click here >>

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Helpful links to check out

http://www.isafe.org
http://www.wiredkids.org
http://www.wiredsafety.org
http://www.co.lake.il.us
http://www.mapsexoffenders.com

Parental Controls - Software and Tips

IM Safer - 1 year free - use promotional code TECHTALKIL
http://www.imsafer.com/landing/TECHTALKIL
http://www.software4parents.com
http://www.cyberpatrol.com/
http://kids.getnetwise.org/tools/index.php
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs21-children.htm
http://www.netscams.com/childsafechat.jsp
http://www.khalsaweb.com/internetarticles/childsafety.htm
http://www.icra.org/_en/parents/
http://www.5star-shareware.com/Internet/ParentalControl/cybersitter.html
http://www.netalert.net.au/01054-Content-Keeper.asp
http://www.cyber-snoop.com/
http://www.safekids.com/
http://www.systracker.com/
http://www.childrenspartnership.org/bbar/safety.html
http://www.indianchild.com/internet_safety_fun%20to%20learn.htm

Information about sexual predators online

http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguide.htm
http://internetwatch.hypermart.net/
http://www.securitysoft.com/chatroom_dangers.html
http://www.mrblues.com/kidpred.html
http://www.chatdanger.com/home/index.htm
http://www.resa.net/i-watch/tips.htm
http://www.protectkids.com/
http://www.familyguidebook.com/pedophile.html
http://www.theguardianangel.com/kids_in_chat_rooms.htm
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/10kids.htm
http://www.familyguidebook.com/onlinesafety.html
http://www.dibdabdoo.com/safety.htm
http://www.chatmag.com/help/safety.html

Information to share with your Children

http://www.earthlink.net/home/safetytips/fiftyplus_tips/
http://wiredkids.org/safety/im/kidimsafe.html
http://www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm
http://www.fema.gov/kids/on_safety.htm
http://www.chatdanger.com/home/index.htm
http://www.dibdabdoo.com/safety.htm