The internet is a great learning tool and resource for finding information. But, there is a lot of harmful material readily available. Follow these simple steps to help prevent your children from stumbling across objectionable sites.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 30 minutes
Here's How:
- Warn your children of the dangers.
- Install a filtering or blocking program on your computer or activate the feature provided on your browser or ISP.
- Keep the computer screen in plain view.
- Keep the logs available, don't allow them to be erased.
- If the logs are erased, investigate why.
- Keep your children accountable to you or someone else.
- Be careful if using chat rooms.
- Don't allow personal information to be given out.
Tips:
- This is very important, don't put it off. In my searching for educational material for this site, I've been subjected to more than I bargained for. Don't let this happen to your children.
- These sites are targeting our children and are very persistent.
- The internet can be an enjoyable addition to your children's education, just be wise and supervise.
