Look Both Ways

What You Should Know Before You Start the Discussion

Before you actually sit down to negotiate and discuss your family’s strategy for Internet safety, it’s a good idea to arm yourself with the information and experience you need in order to speak intelligently about the online world.

Getting Informed

As with every other aspect of life, having solid information on which to base choices is critical, but you don’t have to be a "techspert" to take some basic online precautions. The chapters in Part II of this book outline the most common areas of concern for individuals and families to think about. They describe potential risks and ways to mitigate these. Part IV includes a section on safety technology tools at your disposal.

Prepare with a personal ...