Internet Safety and Safe Surfing for Kids
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Internet Safety and Safe Surfing for Kids
Many parents are faced with the problem of having children who are far more knowledgeable about computers and the internet that they are. So how can these parents protect their children from all of the dangers that are lurking on the world wide web? Knowledge is the key. I hope to teach you the facts you need to know to protect your kids from stumbling across pornography, child molesters, hate groups, and all the other dangers available on the internet.
Internet Safety Tips
Kids: Never give out personal information - not even what school you go to.

Kids: Never arrange to meet someone in person that you've chatted with online.

Kids: Never give out your password to anyone except your parents - not even your best friend.

Kids: Remember - that kid you are chatting with might really be an older man pretending to be a child.

Parents: Surf the net with your kids. Chat with the kids they are chatting with. Get to know them just as you would the children your kids play with.

Parents: Give your children clear rules on using the computer. Learn about the different tools that are available to help you monitor their activities on the net. Follow the links on this site to find out as much as you can about this important subject. 		What Is Your Kid Seeing On The Net?
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Are There Any Kind of Tools To Help Me?
There are lots of tools to help you monitor your children's activities on the internet. Here are the basic definitions of the types of tools you should consider using. (Reprinted with permission from www.protectyourkids.info)

Blocking or Filtering software prevents children from accessing inappropriate content. Filtered ISPs are internet service providers that offer protection against objectionable Internet web sites as well as unsolicited and inappropriate emails. PC Time Monitors regulate the times of day and length of time your kids have access to the pc. Activity or Keystroke Loggers keep a log of all communications between your child and others, so that you can later monitor what they have been doing. PopUp Blockers prevent unwanted windows popping up as many of these are porn related. Spam Blockers prevent your children from receiving spam email, which often advertise X-rated sites. Kid Friendly Portals are a safe place for your children to be when searching the internet. It is often best to use a combination of these types of tools to ensure safe internet usage.

You may want to consider upgrading to Microsoft's Windows Vista, as it's security is much improved over previous versions.

Some of the links on this site will help you find the best tools in each category.

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