Thursday, October 20, 2011

Safety Tips for the Internet



The internet is a great and fun tool that more and more people are using every day. With a few clicks anyone can access a whole wealth of information, communicate with anyone in the world, and provide entertainment. The internet is a big place and being safe should be the first priority for everyone.

Here are 10 tips to keep you and your family safe on the internet:

  1. Place the computer in a common area so that any adult can monitor what a child is doing on the computer.1
  2. Have a family account that anyone can use.1
  3. Spend some time on the computer together to show kids safe internet behaviour.1
  4. Hand out your phone number and other personal information in person rather than over the internet.2
  5. Never send out pictures to people you do not know.2
  6. Know your child's online friends.1
  7. Let your child know to approach you when someone is making them feel uncomfortable online.1
  8. Bookmark your child's favourite websites for easy access.1
  9. Learn how to block websites that may contain objectionable material for children.1
  10. Report any suspicious activity to http://www.cybertip.ca/app/en/2


How else can you keep your child safe on the internet? Watch this informative video.


If you would like more information on how to keep your child safe on the internet, here are some websites that may be helpful:

Be safe out there!




References

1. The Nemours Foundation. “Internet Safety”. Last modified June 2011. Accessed October 21, 2011. http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety.html
2. Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Last modified March 07, 2006. Accessed October 20, 2011. http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/youth-jeune/web-safety-securite-eng.htm
4. Google. “Family Safety Centre”. Accessed October 20, 2011. http://www.google.ca/familysafety/tips.html

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