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With todays world becoming increasingly internet oriented, online safety is more of a concern than ever.  The internet is full of predators, from pedophiles, to scammers and identity thieves, to cyber bullies.

This dosent mean that your children should avoid the internet, it just means that you should be aware of the pitfalls and know how to protect them.

Parents need to stay in close touch with their kids as they explore the Internet.  Kids and teens need to learn to take responsibility for their own behavior — with guidance from their families and communities.  It’s not at all uncommon for kids to know more about the Internet and computers than their parents or teachers.  If that’s the case in your home or classroom, don’t despair. You can use this as an opportunity to turn the tables by having your child teach you a thing or two about the Internet. Ask her where she likes to go on the Internet and what she thinks you might enjoy on the Net. Get your child to talk with you about what’s good and not so good about his Internet experience. Also, no matter how Web-literate your kid is, you should still provide guidance. You can’t automate good parenting.

While kids are often more computer savvy than their parents — they can easily sign up for a game or subscribe to a chat room service — they don’t understand the consequences of revealing personal information to strangers. As a rule, children should not reveal personal information about themselves online without a parent’s permission. This includes their name, email address, postal address, phone number, photo, school address, etc.  Teach your children about some of the risks involved.  Children under 13 should never give out their personal information online without a parent’s permission. Often, kids will give Web sites their name, address, and email in order to participate in a chat or to enter a contest.  Teens often spend more time online than adults — chatting, surfing, emailing and instant messaging. Teach your teens the importance of keeping their personal information private.  Go over the following rules and have your kids agree to follow them:

Kids Guide for Privacy Online

• If I want to give out or type in information about myself online, I will first show my parents – even if it’s to enter a game or contest.
• I will only respond to emails or instant messages from people I know (or from addresses I know).
• If I receive an email or IM that makes me uncomfortable or I think is weird, I not respond and will show my parents or my teacher.
• If a Web site asks me to type in my name, address, email and hobbies, I will ask my parents first if it’s OK.
• If someone I met online wants to meet me in the real world, I will tell my parents first.
• If a Web site asks for my parents’ email address so that they can seek their permission for me to enter a game or provide my personal information, I will always provide my parents’ correct information.

(source: GetNetWise)

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