- Always encourage your children to talk to you about what sites they visit and what they do on the internet
- Encourage them to talk about anything they find uncomfortable
- Discuss any concerns that you might have
- Agree on what websites are suitable for your child and which they are allowed access, rather than allowing them free reign to simply browse the internet.
- Help your kids to create a safe username that is vague and doesn’t give away any personal information like gender, age, what school they attend etc.
- Keep the computer where you can see it in a communal part of the home
- Spend time on-line with your children.
- Learn about parental control tools, protective software, and controlled access options and decide which suit your needs best.
- Check search history for the suitability of sites and chat room
- Check e-mails for younger children
- Have rules for how long the internet can be accessed and when, make sure they understand never to give out personal permission and never to meet an online-friend without permission.
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