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The internet has become an extension of our everyday lives and much like the real world there are good people and places and bad people and places. Here are some tips for kids and parents to make sure everyone stays safe.

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KIDS RULES FOR ONLINE SAFETY

1. I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents’ permission.

2. I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.

3. I will never agree to get together with someone I "meet" online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring my mother or father along.

4. I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents.

5. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents right away so that they can contact the service provider.

6. I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission.

7. I will not give out my Internet password to anyone (even my best friends) other than my parents.

8. I will check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly hurt our computer or jeopardize my family’s privacy.

9. I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law.

10. I will help my parents understand how to have fun and learn things online and teach them things about the Internet, computers and other technology.


TIPS FOR TEENAGERS

Spend more time with real-life friends than with virtual ones.

Tell an adult if someone online harasses you or talks about sex.

Cut off contact with anyone who pressures you for personal information, including a photo, an address and family information.

Be careful of strangers who try to turn you against your family while promising to be your best friend.

Do not exchange pictures with strangers.

Do not open e-mails or instant messages or download attachments from people you do not know.

Do not give out your information to win free stuff.

Do not arrange to meet someone you do not already know in real life.

Source: www.webwisekids.org.. .. .. .. ..
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