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Judy EcheandiaDesigned for parents, this article offers benefits and risks of Internet usage, parental action strategies to keep students safe while online, links to Internet safety organization resources and other Internet safety related articles.
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Make sure your children feel comfortable talking to you about their online experiences, both good and bad. Never threaten to take away Internet access as a punishment for something that happens (intentionally or not) to your children while they are online. Chances are your children will just find another way to go online, and this time they may not tell you about what they are doing there.
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Educate yourself about what your child is doing online, and make sure you are comfortable using the programs your child uses. If you don’t understand something, ask your child. This can be a great way to start conversations with your child.
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Install blocking or monitoring software on your family’s computer. There are many tools available to help you keep an eye on what your children are doing online. Make sure your children know that you have installed the software and why you have decided to do so. This may make them think twice before doing something online that they know is against your family’s rules. However, don’t forget that these are just tools; you should always supplement these tools with honest communication with your children.
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