Internet Safety Tips
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Tips For Parents
Take the time to see what your kids are doing online and what their interests are.
Teach kids never to give out their personal information to people they meet online, especially in public places like chat rooms and bulletin boards.
Instruct your child never to plan a face-to-face meeting alone with online acquaintances.
Tell your child not to respond when they receive offensive or dangerous email, chat or other communications.
Establish clear ground rules for Internet use for your kids. Decide whether or not to use parental control tools or protective software.
Place your computer in the family room or another open area of your home. Or use the computer together at a library, school or community center.
Tips For Children
Don't give out information about yourself or your family without getting permission.
If you receive something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, don't respond; leave that area right away and tell your parents.
Don't get together with anyone you meet online without getting your parents' permission first.
Don't open or accept e-mails, files, links, URLs or other things from people you don't really know or trust.
Don't give out your password to anyone but your parents or guardian -- not even to your best friend.
