When it comes to the World Wide Web, there has always been concern for the safety for our children. Those concerns have now become grave as we read almost daily of things happening to - and by - children.
Parents must be vigilant and constantly aware of what is going on in this quickly changing and potentially harmful "world."
Prevention Tips:
Talk to your child about Internet and cell phone safety.
Monitor the amount of time your child spends online.
Set up the computer in the family room or other room where you can supervise your child’s Internet use.
Purchase tracking software to block inappropriate web content and check your child’s online activities.
Encourage your child to tell a parent of trusted adult about threatening or harassing messages.
Below are links to some websites that have really valuable information about topics such as cyber-bullying, sexting, cyber-stalking, and general Internet safety for students and parents. Please take the time to check them out.
