Internet+Safety

WEEK 3
Let's collaboratively build a list of Internet Safety tips for kids, as well as resources for both children and parents

__Internet Safety Tips__

 * Never give anyone online your name, address or phone number
 * Always ask a parent, guardian, or teacher for permission to use the computer
 * If you see something that makes you uncomfortable tell a grown-up
 * Don't use public chat rooms because you can't tell if people are who they actually say they are (js)
 * Educate your school-age children about the prevalence and dangers of sexual predators who target young children on line
 * Inform them of the strategies that these predators use in the victimization such as through the use of attention, affection, kindness, and even gifts.
 * Talk with your children about your concerns and take advantage of resources to protect them.
 * Keep the computer in a common room of the home so parents can supervise internet use. (MMM)
 * Have an adult/parent approve any photos or videos before child uploads them to computer. (MMM)
 * Don't share your password with anyone. (MMM)
 * Don't have screen names and email addresses that would reveal your identity or location (MMM)
 * Parents should ask thier children what sites their children visit. A follow-up question would be to ask what do you do on these sites? (mav)
 * Never open any email if you do not recognize the sender; delete it immediately (mav)

__** Internet Safety Sites for Kids **__


 * [|Netty's World] - click on Net Adventures

__**Internet Safety Sites for Parents**__


 * __**[|Federal Bureau of Investigation]**__
 * **__[|Disney.com] (mav)__**
 * ** [|Internetsafety.com] (mav) **
 * ** [|www.netsmartz.org] (MMM) **