Parental Control

Proper Internet etiquette begins in the home. Online predators and child pornography are so well known in today's society that every parent should be familiar with, if not thoroughly informed about the topic. Parents must teach children about internet safety.

    A few important rules for parents to implement regarding Internet Safety:

    -Teach your children not to give out any personal information including their names, addresses, phone numbers            and even school information.
    -Disallow or very closely supervise the use of chat rooms.
    -Limit your child's Instant Messaging capabilities to a parental approved buddy list. Also, regularly check their            buddy list to make sure it has not been altered.
    -Place your computer in an area of your home where you can easily supervise your child's internet activity. This          rule must be followed especially if a webcam is attached to the computer.
    -Know your kids' online activities and friends by periodically asking about them.
    -Use parental controls or monitoring technology which block access to dangerous sites and activities.
    -Establish a set of online rules and an agreement with your child about their Internet use both at home and outside      of it such as at school or at a friend's house.
    -Monitor the amount of time your child spends on the Internet.
    -Instruct your child never to plan a face-to-face meeting with someone that they have met online.