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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.
Childnet International - In the crowded arena of Internet safety sites, it is refreshing to find a person and an organization that not only means well but does well. Childnet International, founded by Nigel Williams, works against child porn and for media-savvy kids everywhere. Childnet International (in association with Cable and Wireless) runs a prestigious annual contest to reward innovation in kids' Web sites and hard work by individuals and organizations worthy of particular recognition. Find out how you can enter here. Additionally, read about the InHope Forum, a coalition of children's advocacy groups and others who wish to protect the interests of children on the Internet.
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.
CIAC Internet Hoaxes - How do you spot a hoax? These folks know. The U.S. Department of Energy's Computer Incident Advisory Capability wants you to know, too. Check their Web page for tips on hoax busting! (Hint: Bill Gates does not want to give you $1,000.)
Computer Virus Myths - Hi. Thank you for thinking of me when you forwarded that e-mail, but what you sent me is an Internet hoax. There is no such thing as the Good Times Virus, the "Join the Crew" hard drive killer e-mail, or the $250 cookie recipe. Furthermore, Craig Shergold has recovered from cancer and no longer collects business cards. You can read all about these hoaxes at the following site. Have a nice day.
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!
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.
Kid Safety on the Internet - Sometimes it's hard to stay safe and play safe. What do you do if a bully starts picking on you? What do you do if you are in an accident? What do you do if a stranger contacts you on the Internet? Find the answer to these and many other safety questions on this site, provided by the University of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. If you read all the information here, you'll be a safety expert!
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.
My 8 Rules for Safety - What are "Checking first," "Using the buddy system," and "Trusting your feelings"? These are three of the eight rules for safety developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. To stay safe, it's important to stay with friends when you are outside, to always tell your parents or caregiver where you are going, and to trust your feelings if you think something is wrong. This site is presented by Child Find Canada. You'll also find rules for older kids and how to keep safe on the Net.
PBS Kids - Fun & Games - Techknow - One of the features found here is a ten-question quiz. "Get Your Web License Here" asks you what information is safe to give out online. You may know those answers by now, but how good are you at answering more technical questions, say, on the fine points of domain names? You can print out a certificate once you have passed the test. In the You Be the Judge section, visit Web sites that kids have rated as their favorites.
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.
Surf Swell Island - Help Mickey and the gang with their adventures in Internet safety! Disney helps children vote all the baddies off the island. Children have fun while learning the importance of Internet safety.
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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