Things You'll Need:
- Internet Service Providers
- Computers
- Blocking Software
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Step 1
Help your child pick out a screen name or user name. Avoid names that include a name and/or an age, such as Johnny10.
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Step 2
Surf the Web with your child, letting him or her lead your exploration together (if your child is experienced enough).
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Step 3
Visit some sites for children together.
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Step 4
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.
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Step 5
Discuss with your child the potentially harmful topics that could show up on the Web, such as violence, hate material and pornography.
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Step 6
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.
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Step 7
Warn your child not to join any mailing lists without your permission.
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Step 8
Encourage your child not to visit sites or respond to messages that seem strange or scary.
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Step 9
Encourage your child to speak to you or a teacher whenever he or she encounters anything that makes him or her uncomfortable.
Comments
mamo5002000 said
on 5/28/2009 U can also use "golden eye " to record every site screen shot gr8 invisible spy may at ww.soft-store.infobut i think u shouldn't spy ur kids and i want 2 ask wt u will do if u found them on adult web site ????
PreteenMovier said
on 3/13/2009 Why do parents use ctrl h to view history? Any intelligent kid can delete the info and poof - they were never on myspace.
KiwiCommons said
on 1/20/2009 Great pointers! Especially reminding kids that sharing personal information is dangerous! Parents and educators may be interested in this internet safety website: www.kiwiseminars.com
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.