Safety (on the) 'Net

From Webkinz to e-mail and homework that requires Internet research, kids today live in a wired world. Teach them how to use the Web wisely.
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Cyber Risk: Being Exposed to Inappropriate Content

What You Can Do: Take full advantage of safe-search filters that screen out explicit content on the search engines you use. Another option is to use kid-friendly searches such as Yahoo! Kids and www.KidsClick.org or kid-friendly browsers like KidRocket.org or SurfKnight.com. You can also set up a favorites list together to cut down on the number of searches she needs to do. But remember, no parental controls are a substitute for your supervision and her education. Discuss the idea that there are things online that are inappropriate for kids and tell your child if she ever comes across something that seems weird or makes her uncomfortable, she should click the site closed and inform the nearest adult.

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ludy0414_elambo wrote:

i was unable to access

2/7/2012 06:44:56 AM Report Abuse
chatt_buyer wrote:

You also need to monitor the Apple Ipod touch and Apple Ipad. These devices have access to the internet through Wi fi. You need to review the songs content and movies and applications. There is a way to put restrictions on the content that can be downloaded and content. Just sign me as Mad as Hexx Dad

1/24/2012 12:20:42 AM Report Abuse
nickiklink wrote:

Here is a great resource I found to help talk to your kids about your rules and expectations for the internet. www.truecare.com/aup.

5/17/2011 09:59:19 AM Report Abuse
instantfamily51 wrote:

I was unable to access all of the mentioned sites (www.KidsClick.org, KidRocket.org or SurfKnight.com)...

4/25/2011 01:53:12 PM Report Abuse
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