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A Parent's Guide To Internet Safety.
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| While the Internet can bring many fun and
educational things into your child's world, unfortunately, it
can also be a portal to less wholesome elements. These days, teaching your children about online safety is just as important as instructing them not to speak to strangers or showing them the safest way to cross the street. These links will help you get started, with tips, guides and information on the options and technologies available to concerned parents. |
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America Links Up
Filled with
information for parents -- and a list of good sites for kids -- this site is an incredible reference for learning about online safety. You can find connections to national and local events on safety and awareness, read about recent initiatives, watch safety videos and post messages. |
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ChildSafetyNet
Explore a
tutorial on filters and parental controls at this site dedicated to doing something about the negative and dangerous information children are exposed to on the Internet. Start by taking the first-timer's tour and as you wind your way through the site you'll discover more than ways to take an active stance in your community, but also how to deal with the Internet in your home. |
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SafeSurf
This self-proclaimed
"original Internet rating system" is designed to help parents
educate themselves about the content
on many popular kids' sites. SafeSurf also provides filtering software solutions, links to a whole host of safe sites, and features the Internet Lifeguard where you can create a parent-child agreement on Internet usage. |
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Mothers of America
Mothers and fathers alike will appreciate the information
posted here about the latest child-safe Internet technologies, including the first browser designed strictly for young children. These Moms have also compiled information on software that protects Internet activities like chats, searches and e-mail. |
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WebWiseKids
We can't always be with our
children to protect them, which is why teaching them
to protect themselves is critical,
online or off. This online family and educator resource center offers solid information on safety, as well as an interactive program of role playing to teach kids the do's and don'ts in real-cyberworld situations.
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