Other Online Safety Resources
Technical approaches to online safety, such as parental controls, are a good thing. But they cannot cover all possible risks. Kids can get involved with instant messaging and chats in which people aren’t always who they claim to be.
Children should be taught some basic ground rules. For example, children should never give out personal information, such as where they live or go to school. If anything makes them feel uncomfortable, they should report it to their parents. They should never agree to meet with anyone you don’t know.
As a parent, you have many online resources for sharing your concerns with others and getting advice. You don’t need to be a technical whiz to take advantage of these sites. Here are some you might want to add to your Favorites:
- Safe Kids: www.safekids.com
- Microsoft Safety and Security Center: www.microsoft.com/security/family-safety/childsafety-internet.aspx
- CyberAngels: www.cyberangels.org>
- GetNetWise: www.kids.getnetwise.org
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