How can I make sure that my children don visit inappropriate Web sites?
The Internet’s vast resources are an excellent means for children to explore, research, and enjoy new information and interests. The Internet is a public place, however, so it’s important to teach children how to be safe on the Internet. The best way to assure a good experience is to explore the Internet with your child. Here are some important facts to review with children: • Never give out any personal information on the Internet, including in chat rooms, mailing lists, discussion groups, and at web sites. Personal information includes your name, age, address, school name, and telephone numbers. • Never arrange meetings with strangers you meet on the Internet. Do not accept offers that include meeting at a stranger’s house. • Remember that when you communicate with strangers on the Internet, they may lie about who they are. Someone who claims to be a 12-year-old girl might really be a 35-year-old man. • Remember that information you find on the Internet might be false. If something s
