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A Warning for Parents and Kids - The Police Notebook - The Internet is a fun place to be. It is important, though, that you learn to use the Internet safely and wisely. What if someone asks for your phone number? What if someone asks for your password? What if you stumble into something that's "too old" for you? The University of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety gives loads of great tips on using the Internet in a good way.
Become CyberSavvy - Get cyber-savvy! A Family Guide includes "What should I do if..." situations to help parents begin a dialog with their kids about specific Net hazards.
Children in Cyberspace - Be sure you visit this excellent resource about online marketing and the privacy rights of kids. All the facts on the issue are mentioned in a neutral way. There is also a calm and clear section on the filtering debate, and it should be required reading for every parent.
CyberAngels.org The Largest Online Internet Safety Program, Since 1995 - Educating parents, teachers and kids about online safety. Keep up to date on the latest issues including internet law and court cases involving internet safety. They work closely with law enforcement around the world, run programs to train the trainers on online safety, and review filtering and blocking products...with more than 1200 volunteers they do whatever it takes to make sure everyone can enjoy the Internet!
CyberNetiquette - You want to help your little sister learn about Internet safety rules? If she likes Disney characters, just take her to this site, pull up a chair, and settle back for a story. The stories do take a while to download, but they teach you what you need to know to stay safe. There are several stories currently available, as well as a list of Internet safety tips.
CyberTipline - CyberTipline, sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), is a national clearinghouse for tips and leads regarding the sexual exploitation of children in cyberspace. Anyone may use the report form on this site to report incidents of suspicious or illegal Internet activity, including the distribution of child pornography online or situations involving the online enticement of children for sexual exploitation. You can also call your report into the Center's toll-free, 24-hour tipline at . Net-mom salutes the supporters and sponsors that made this service possible.
Donna Rice-Hughes - Kids Online - Cyberspace" by Donna Rice Hughes (Fleming H. Revell Co.: August 1998 ISBN: 080075672X). For many years Donna has been a tireless advocate for families, raising public, political, and media awareness of Internet dangers. In doing so she's amassed an impressive amount of research, white papers, and other studies documenting the problems and offering solutions. Jargon-free, the book's audience is the newly networked family, although even "old hands" will find the book useful, well-written, and easy to understand. The Web site features chapter summaries of Donna's book, complete with suggested Web sites for additional information. This is a must-see site for concerned parents, and those who want more may order the book online.
GetNetWise - You're One Click Away - There's been a lot of talk in the news about the Internet having stuff on it that is inappropriate for kids. The overwhelming majority of information is OK, but those news stories can make you nervous. Some people are even talking about keeping kids off the Net entirely, which would be terrible! We think that access to information is a good thing. But we also recognize that parents may want to use filtering software and other tools in the digital toolbox. This page, from a coalition of Internet Service Providers, content providers, and even Net-mom, will tell you what's available. There are also safety tips written by Dr. Larry Magid and additional great content for kids.
Keeping Kids Safe Online - The Children's Partnership, in cooperation with the National PTA and the National Urban League, presents a very nice overview of some of the dangers kids face on the Net and what parents can do about each one. One of the main things parents should know is that when kids meet the Internet, it always merits parental attention.
Media Awareness Network - The Three Little CyberPigs - The Three Little Cyberpigs have different adventures every time we visit this page, so there is no telling which adventure you'll see this time. Today though, it's the Second Adventure, called "Cybersense and Nonsense." It's all about chat room safety, and how you can't trust everything you read on the Internet. You can download it to your Win or Macintosh computer and play it as many times as you want to.
SafeKids.com - The Internet is a wonderful communications medium: your family members can learn a lot, make new friends, and have a whole new worldd to them. However, there may be parts of the Internet you don't want your kids to see. As with some television programs, or books, or magazines, or parts of town, you decide what they can and cannot view. There are a variety of software products you can install on your computer to help guide what they see. See what is available and get answers to questions about how to make your Internet experiences great! Dr. Larry Magid, syndicated columnist and personal friend of Net-mom, is your friendly guide. Some of his material is reprinted with permission at the beginning of the PARENTING AND FAMILIES section of this book.
SafeKids: My Rules for Online Safety - It's OK to keep a secret, especially when you meet people on the Internet. Never give anyone personal information about yourself, and never send a picture to someone or agree to meet someone without talking to your parents or your teacher about it first. These important rules are only a small part of a larger site called SafeKids.com, where parents and kids will find a lot more to talk about and learn about life on the Internet.
Teen Safety on the Information Highway - If you cross a road unsafely you could be hurt. But that doesn't mean you should never cross a road. Once you learn to "look both ways" and stay aware, it becomes a safe, instinctive task. The same rules apply to using the Internet. Learn the turf, follow the rules, and know the dangers, and it, too, can become a safe, instinctive journey. This lively site shows the dangers and explains the rules to keep your Internet travels safe.
WebSmart Kids - WebSmartKids is a parent's guide to building children's media literacy skills for the Internet. Take our Web-Smart Parent Quiz to find out how much you know about your children's habits online. And then go to the activities section to find hands-on experience in understanding the many messages the Internet sends.
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