Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Internet Service Providers
- Computers
- Blocking Software
Step1
Help your child pick out a screen name or user name. Avoid names that include a name and/or an age, such as Johnny10.
Step2
Surf the Web with your child, letting him or her lead your exploration together (if your child is experienced enough).
Step3
Visit some sites for children together.
Step4
Teach your child that other people are using the Web just as you are, and explain that it's hard to tell whether they're telling the truth about themselves.
Step5
Discuss with your child the potentially harmful topics that could show up on the Web, such as violence, hate material and pornography.
Step6
Warn your child not to give out personal information over the Internet, send pictures of himself or herself, or meet someone in person without your permission.
Step7
Warn your child not to join any mailing lists without your permission.
Step8
Encourage your child not to visit sites or respond to messages that seem strange or scary.
Step9
Encourage your child to speak to you or a teacher whenever he or she encounters anything that makes him or her uncomfortable.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Check the browser history from time to time to see what sites have been visited. Most browsers will display their history if you press CTRL + H.