| The Web provides a wonderful resource for | | | | them about the dangers of the Internet will help |
| entertaining and educating children, but dangers do | | | | them understand you are not trying to stop them |
| exist and it is important for kids and parents to | | | | enjoying the Web, just making sure that they |
| be aware of these dangers and to stay safe | | | | have a safe experience. |
| online. | | | | |
| This article features practical advice for both kids | | | | There are also various software packages |
| and parents. | | | | available that can help you monitor your child's |
| Advice for Kids | | | | browsing when you are not in the room. |
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| The Internet is full of interesting web sites and is | | | | These programs can record browser web |
| a great way to meet new friends across the | | | | addresses, e-mails, and chat software, and can |
| world who share your interests. | | | | also filter and block certain sites and even record |
| There are a few simple things to remember to | | | | what has been typed on the keyboard. Examples |
| help you stay safe while you're surfing the Web: | | | | include: The Internet Babysitter, SurfControl |
| - Avoid giving out your e-mail address to people | | | | CyberPatrol, Parental Lock Guard, ContentWatch |
| you don't know | | | | ContentProtect, Naomi and SurfSafe. |
| - Never give out your full name, telephone | | | | If your kids regularly use Google to search for |
| number, home address or the name of your | | | | things, you can use SafeSearch to stop explicit |
| school | | | | content from appearing in the results. |
| - Delete any e-mails or attachments from people | | | | Go to Google and click on Preferences next to |
| you don't know | | | | the search box. Under SafeSearch Filtering, you |
| - If you enter a web site or receive an e-mail | | | | can choose to block explicit images or text. Click |
| that makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your | | | | Save Preferences and this setting will apply every |
| parent or whoever looks after you | | | | time anyone uses Google on this PC. |
| - Don't tell other people your Internet passwords | | | | In Windows it is possible to create a separate |
| - Never agree to meet up with someone you | | | | user account that can be restricted so that the |
| have met on the Internet | | | | user cannot install harmful software, remove |
| - Try to avoid staring at the screen for too long | | | | crucial files or change Windows settings. |
| without a break | | | | Create a new user account for your child by |
| | | | going to Control Panel and clicking on User |
| Advice for Parents | | | | Accounts. Click Create a new account, choose a |
| | | | name and choose a Limited account then click |
| Restricting Internet use to a PC in a family room | | | | Create Account. Note that some programs may |
| is one way you can keep an eye on your child's | | | | not work correctly with Limited accounts. |
| browsing activities. You will be able to take an | | | | |
| occasional glance to make sure they are safe, | | | | You may also wish to put a password on your |
| without them feeling like you are watching their | | | | own Administrator account so that your child |
| every move. | | | | cannot use it. Go to Control Panel, User Accounts |
| | | | and Change an account, then create a password |
| Letting them know your concerns and educating | | | | for your account. |