Internet Safety for Kids of All Ages
Kids are being introduced to the Internet at a very young age. Research for homework and school projects is easily accessible from our personal computers that are located in our homes. As parents, we are responsible for monitoring our children's online activities and teach them how to stay safe online. Whether they are kindergarten or high school students, all children must be made aware of the dangers that lurk in cyberspace. Here are some online safety tips to help you keep your children safe online.
Young Children
Middle School Children
Cyber Predator Communication
Kids of all ages should be made aware that cyber predators stalk their prey by e-mail, instant messaging, with the use of cell phones and in online chat rooms. Children must be vigilant and realize that a stranger online is anyone they've never met in the real world. This includes people they have communicated with for weeks or even months. That person could be anyone and not necessarily the person that they're portraying themselves to be. Cyber predators gain the trust of children by talking to them over a period of weeks or months to gain their trust. Once they've accomplished their goal, they strike.
Statistics
Here are a few facts on how kids feel about their safety online. After each statement is the percentage of kids for that particular fact.
Teen Safety Online
Teens like to have privacy when communicating with their peers online. Unfortunately, they also feel that they are safe when surfing the Internet. Just as they do in the real world, teens tend to feel invincible when they're online. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Here are a few tips to help your teen remain safe while also enjoying some online privacy.
Remember, as a parent it is your responsibility to assure that your children remain safe online. These tips will help you accomplish that goal and your children will be able to research homework and school projects with confidence while remaining safe
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