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Ten Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to protect your children online.
- Talk openly with your child about what they are
doing online
- Set time limits for online activities and encourage
your child to become engaged in other activities
- Prohibit the use of the computer to public areas
of the home and never behind closed doors
- Talk about issues of privacy, and together gain
an understanding that if you do it, say it or show it online -
it is NEVER private
- Talk to other parents about the latest trends,
buzz words and lingo so you can recognize the red flags
- Check out their online profiles and make sure
they aren't giving out any identifying information
- Don't blame your child for what they've done
online, instead encourage open, honest discussions about what they've
done or seen on the web
- As with all parenting issues, listen to your
child's concerns regarding your involvement with their online activities
- Go online yourself, get to know who your kids
are chatting with and what they are talking about
- Remember that the Internet has tremendous benefits
and many positive attributes, don't assume it is all bad
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