Protecting Children on the Internet

Recommendations to keep your children safe on the Internet

Source: No Profile for Online Predators

• Computers should be placed where adults can watch children.
• Never allow children to have a computer in the bedroom.
• Create a MySpace.com account to check out what your children are saying or doing.
• Talk to your children about the information they post on the Internet. Don't approach them in an accusing manner or as if you are questioning their motives. No knee-jerk reactions.
• Take a class or get some books to help you become familiar with computers, if needed.
• Always check the history on the computer to find out what sites your children visit on the Internet.
• Use safety features and filters to block out sites you don't want your children visiting.
• If children are approached or solicited on the Internet, contact an agency such as the National Center for Missing or Exploited Children's CyberTipline (www.cybertipline.com).
• If someone begins to aggressively solicit a child and try to set up a meeting, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.