Internet Safety
Parents need to understand that the greatest risk our children face online is being denied access. The Internet is essential to our children's education, future careers and lives. But even the most experienced Internet user doesn't understand how children use the Internet and how to help them have a safer and more enjoyable surfing experience.
But, this wonderful tool comes with some risks and many parents have already had some personal experience with just how dangerous the Internet can be.
In today's technologically-based world, our children and particularly our teens, are often more computer savvy than we are. However, they are often naive to the risks that this powerful tool poses or they feel those risks don't apply to them. They gain a false sense of security by virtue of communicating from the supposed safety of their home or their friend's home.
It is then the responsibility of the parents to provide their youth with good boundaries and tools in an effort to better navigate thewide world of the internet
Some helpful websites:
www.chatdanger.com
A siA site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles....................
wwwww.childnet-int.org
ChChildnet International - A non-profit organization working with others to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children. For a thorough listing of resources on Internet Safety, see our Internet Safety for Youth page.
www.getnetwise.org
GetNetWise is a public service by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that families have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences.
www.netfamilynews.org
A Nonprofit public service providing "kid-tech news" for parents and educators in more than 50 countries.
www.netsmartz.org
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. NetSmartz combines the newest technologies available and the most current information to create high-impact educational activities that are well received by even the most tech-savvy kids. Parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement also have access to additional resources for learning and teaching about the dangers children may face online. NetSmartz was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
www.safekids.com
YoOur family's guide to making the Internet and Technology fun, safe and productive.
www.safeteens.com
SafSafeTeens.com is The Online Safety Project’s site for teen safety on the Internet.
www.wiredsafety.org
WirWiredSafety provides help, information and education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages. We handle cases of cyberabuse ranging from identity and credential theft, online fraud and cyberstalking, to hacking and malicious code attacks.
www.BlogSafety.com
BlogSafety is a site where teens, parents, teachers and adult bloggers can learn about the benefits of safe blogging
www.getnetwise.org
Compare and obtain reviews on safety products for your computer such as filters
www.netlingo.com
Access a complete online dictionary of hundreds of regularly used email chat acronyms
www.ProtectKids.com www.darkness2light.org
Online safety tips and information about preventing and recognizing the symptoms online child sexual abuse
www.familywatchdog.us
See if there are sexual offenders living in your neighborhood
www.ikeepsafe.org
Resources to help elementary age children learn about safety on the Internet
www.seniornet.org
Technology education and web activities for grandparents and adults ages 50 and over
www.csn.org
Free child safety information pack at
www.staysafeonline.info
National Cyber Security Alliance, provides free and non-technical cyber security and safety resources.
www.enough.org
Lighting the way to protect children and families from the dangers of illegal Internet pornography and sexual predators
