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You don't have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online.
As parents, we want our children to be safe and responsible while using technology. We will have succeeded when each child can recognize and minimize the three main risks associated with all connected technology (i.e., iPods, instant messaging, chat, computer games, game consoles, cell phones, text messaging, webcams). Read More
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The three main risks associated with all connected technology are:
- Inappropriate Contact –Teach kids how to recognize and protect themselves against contact with cyber-bullies, hackers, phishers, and predators. People aren't always who they say they are. Teach kids to keep away from Internet strangers: the Internet is a place to enhance existing relationships, not a place to meet new people.
- Inappropriate Content- This includes both content that is viewed and content that is uploaded by kids. Help kids understand that the Internet is forever: everything they post online is tracked and stored and will follow them to future job interviews and college entrance interviews.
- Inappropriate Conduct – Because the web environment can feel anonymous, some youth become dis-inhibited. Teach kids that the Internet is a public forum: anonymity is a myth. Help them be the good person online that they are when they’re off line.
Once children understand these core risks, three simple guidelines will help parents provide a safe and healthy experience online. Read More
Keep Current • Keep Communicating • Keep Checking
- Keep Current with technology. You don't have to be an expert, but a little understanding goes a long way towards keeping your child safe online. Get basic technical training and learn about new products as they're released.
- Keep Communicating with your children about everything they experience on the Internet. Know their lingo, and ask when you don't understand something. Work to keep communication lines open.
- Keep Checking your children's Internet activity. Know where they go online. Let them know that you'll keep checking because you want them to understand that the Internet is a public forum and never truly private.
You don’t have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online. iKeepSafe has created resources for each age group to help your family have a safe, healthy and enjoyable experience using connected technologies.
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iKeepSafe Video Series |
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by iKeepSafe & MySpace.com A comprehensive interactive guide including: Social Networking 101, an overview of Web 2.0, tips of profile creation and protection, how to report content and contact abuses, and how to get ParentCare software. |
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Cyberbullying Emmy-award winning news show featuring real life stories about teens who have been victims of cyberbullying 30 minutes |
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Learn the essentials of protecting your teens and "tweens" online. This FREE tutorial covers social networking (i.e. MySpace,) cyber-bullying, online harassment and more. |
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Protecting Your Kids Online Join Internet Safety expert Regina Lewis as she guides parents through the essentials of cyber safety. |
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Brought to you by iKeepSafe & Symantec Tune-up your Tech Know-How with this FREE 10-step guide to protecting your family. |
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Creating an Internet-safe family needn’t be dull. Gather together for one of these fun family lessons.
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Keep Up and KeepSafe with the iKeepSafe Weekly Digest of weekly Internet and online safety news and events.
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Sponsored by iKeepSafe.org iKeepSafe Parents is a moderated Yahoo! Group for parents, grandparents and others who are concerned about online child safety and safe useage of technology by young people. |
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