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INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT

Many parents are concerned about their kids having access to websites that they do not wish them to see. These include sites that are extreme or inaccurate, violent or self-destructive, or they are simply not appropriate for their age.

young girl staring at laptop screenAdditionally, many sites, regardless of their content, are becoming havens for cybercriminals to infect people’s computers in secretive ways. So while you are keeping them safe from inappropriate content, make sure you are keeping your computer and personal information secure, too.

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Resources for Educators

(Info from CTAP)

Choosing Not To Go Down the Not-so-good Cyberstreets
Nancy Willard (Center for Safe & Responsible Internet Use) discusses how can we help young people gain the knowledge, decision-making skills, and motivation to make safe and responsible choices when they are using the Internet.

Securing the Learning Environment
New Survey of 1,500 Education Professionals Reveals U.S. Schools Rife with Serious Internet Infractions

ISafe Student Toolkit (.pdf download)
I-SAFE Youth Empowerment Campaign helps students use their talents to educate others about net safety.


Resources for Parents

(Info from CTAP)

House Pledges
Use these Internet Safety Pledges from Netsmartz to promote safety discussions and create safer boundaries for computer use at home.

NetFamily News
Internet safety news for parents, families and educators - weekly publication covering topics related to kids' safe, constructive use of the Internet and technology.

Inappropriate Content Available to Children
The Australian Government and NetAlert identify the types of inappropriate content that kids may find and offer parental guides for Internet Safety.

O2's Mobile Guide for Parents [pdf]
This guide has lots of useful facts and practical advice about today’s mobile phones. Includes talking points for a discussion with your kids on how to use camera phones safely.

Improve your family's Web security in 4 steps
Microsoft tips for protecting your children's privacy and safety when they're using the computer.

Internet safety for children
Find out about parental controls in Mac OS X.

Protecting Children in Cyberspace
Donna Rice Hughes provides helpful rules and tools for parents.

Family Online Internet Safety Contract
An agreement between child and parent available in .pdf format.

*Parental Controls for Preventing Exposure to Pornography Online
Wired Safety's "Pornography" video offers tips for preventing exposure to online pornography.


Resources for Students

(Info from CTAP)

SafeTeens.com
A place for teens and parents to learn how to use the Internet safely. No preaching, just good advice. Operated by Larry Magid, a broadcaster and syndicated columnist and author of numerous articles about online safety.

Teen Guide to Safe Blogging
Tips from Larry Magid on being smart about what you share online.