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bjbj The Internet is an important part of every family s lifestyle! Where else can you
research school projects, shop 24/7, or chat with friends. But if it isn t used properly,
the Internet can also be dangerous. This video is designed for families to watch together
so they can develop an Internet Safety plan. Let s review some simple rules that every
family should follow. The first way to stay safe is by keeping the computer in a common
area, instead of a child s bedroom. When the computer screen can be seen by everyone, it
s much easier to keep an eye on Internet use. And before children use the computer, it s
a great idea to install parental controls. These can be found through your service provider
or you can purchase special blocking software. Filters are a great first step for safety,
but they can t block out every danger. Make sure you are monitoring your family s Internet
usage. Get to know how your child is using the Internet. One way to learn this is to
sit with your child at the computer. Have your child show you what he or she does online.
Who knows, you may learn a thing or two in the process. s review some of the rules we
ve covered so far. 1. Keep the computer in a common room. 2. Install parental controls.
3. Sit with your child at the computer to learn his or her Internet practices. Now let
s talk about a few rules that kids should practice. First, never chat with people you
don t know. Since you can t see the person you re chatting with, people can pretend to
be anybody they want. If someone tells you they are a 14 -year- old-girl, they could
actually be a 50-year old man. To keep safe, only chat with people you know. And, when
you re online, never give out personal details. What type of information am I talking about?
Things like your name, where you live, your computer password, even the name of your school
or sports team. For example if you have shared the name of your soccer team and your number,
a predator could use this information to find you right on the field. These rules also apply
for all your family and friends. Don t give out any information about anyone else before
getting their permission. And, digital photos should never be shared with strangers. Even
if you think it isn t a big deal, bad people can use these facts to gain your trust. You
should never accept or open attachments from people you don t know. An attachment from
the wrong person could destroy your computer files, or spy on you without you even knowing
it. Ask your parents to use anti virus software, update it often and try one of the new spyware
blockers. It s better to be safe than sorry. And most importantly, you should never meet
online friends in person since they may not be who they say they are. There are many unsafe
things that can happen on the Internet. So there s one overall rule children should always
follow. Tell your parents or another trusted adult if at any time you feel uncomfortable
with anything that s happened. If someone sends you something that makes you feel uneasy,
don t reply. Tell your parents or a trusted adult so they can contact your online service
provider. If anything unsafe happens, you can report it to the National Center for Missing
and Exploited Children s CyberTipline at 1-800-843-5678. This safety organization will ask questions
about the event and refer you to people who can help. ve covered a lot of information
about Internet Safety. To help you remember all these ideas, post some easy to read house
rules right near your computer. You can also develop a contract for family members to sign
to ensure that everyone is following Internet safety rules. The Internet is a great source
of valuable information. By following these simple tips, you can keep your family safe
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