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Internet Safety. The Good The Bad and The Ugly. E-Parenting: Online Safety. They connect to it. They download from it. They watch on it. They listen to it. They play on it. They surf on it. They converse with it. Do you know how to monitor it?
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Internet Safety The Good The Bad and The Ugly
E-Parenting: Online Safety • They connect to it. They download from it. They watch on it. They listen to it. They play on it. They surf on it. They converse with it. • Do you know how to monitor it? • It can be hard to keep up when today’s inventions are tomorrow’s antiques, but we want our kids to be safe online, and with the amount of time kids spend online, it’s crucial that you do what you can to keep them safe.
Everyday Tips For Keeping Kids Safe Online • If your child has mobile internet access, it will be more difficult to monitor and control his or her internet use. • Content blockers and filters are great tools to use with younger kids. They allow you more control over where they go and what they do online. A content blocker blocks sites with explicit material or limits a child’s search to a predetermined set of sites. A content filter scans sites and images and blocks those that contain certain words, key phrases, or content. • Consider tracking software for older teenagers. This software enables you to see which sites your children have visited, tracking their path online. This tool gives young people more freedom to explore the Internet, but it also allows you to verify that they are using the internet responsibly. Let your teenagers know that you trust them, but that you will be periodically verifying that they are visiting appropriate sites online. • Even if you use content blockers, filters, and trackers, know that a lot of kids figure out ways to get around these, so it’s important to remain vigilant. • Remember that not all adult sites post an industry rating that can be identified by blocker, filter, or tracker software. That’s why it’s important to talk to your kids about what to do when something inappropriate or scary pops up. • Nothing can replace involvement and supervision by adults. Keep monitoring how your kids use the internet on a regular basis without getting into the role of internet traffic cop.
Why do I need to be concerned about what my child is doing online? • It’s easy for kids to think they’re anonymous online, because they’re interacting only with a screen and not directly with a person. • They forget that what they post becomes public. One of the biggest dangers is risky content. • Despite some efforts to regulate content, some of the most popular sites, including YouTube and Google Video, will host disrespectful and inappropriate content. • In addition, there are plenty of sites off the beaten path where anything goes. You don’t want your child stumbling into adult movies or attending virtual wild parties. Nor do you want them connecting with online predators.
Why is cyber bullying a problem? • With virtually unlimited access to video cameras and phones, kids can post any photo or footage for the world to see. • Unfortunately, some take advantage of this and post unflattering or incriminating videos and photos of others online. • Talk to your kids about cyber bullying. Make sure they are not a cyber bully—or a victim.
Cyber bullying • Bullying has moved beyond harassment at school or on the playground. • In a 2006 study, one in three online teens reported experiencing a range of cyber bullying activities, including "receiving threatening messages; having their private emails or text messages forwarded without consent; having an embarrassing picture posted without permission; or having rumors about them spread online."1 • Older children or teenagers may bully via text messaging, social networking sites, chat rooms, and other forms of digital or online communication. • For the most part, cyber bullying is defined by the same characteristics as other bullying. • There are some significant differences, though, that deserve mention. • You may feel uncomfortable monitoring your child’s online actions, but it’s crucial to be as well informed and up-to-date as possible. If you learn that your child is being cyber bullied, use some of the following tips from the National Crime Prevention Council on how to respond: • Block communication with the cyber bully. • Delete messages without reading them. • Report the problem to an Internet service provider or website moderator.
How big of a problem are online predators? • The risk of online predators will not go away, especially with the increase in interactive and engaging sites where kids are encouraged to share personal information and generate personalized content. • Online predators get the most attention when it comes to online safety, but what parents don’t realize is that biggest predator threat isn’t strangers—it’s your child’s peers. • Kids are more likely to suffer from posting—or having someone they know posting—something inappropriate online.
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Internet Safety Quiz • I'm online and I meet someone my age in a chat room. Is it OK to give him or her my address or phone number so we can get together? • True • False
Internet Safety Quiz • I have a digital picture of myself and someone I met online wants to see it.Is it OK to send it to that person? • True • False
Internet Safety Quiz • I'm visiting a site from a company or organization that I've heard of. They want my name and phone number so I can enter a contest.Is it OK to enter? • True • False
Internet Safety Quiz • I'm online and I get a message from my Internet service provider asking for my password.They say they need it to fix my account. Should I give it to them? • True • False
Internet Safety Quiz • I met someone in a chat room who wants to get together. They live nearby.Can I arrange a meeting? • True • False
