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SAFE COMMUNITIES KITChildren And TheInternetThe Internet is a wonderful source of information,education and entertainment. It gives children access toa large amount of diverse material, some of which maybe inappropriate. Fortunately, there are effective ways tokeep this material inaccessible to children.Monitor InternetActivityOne of the best means of Internet control is diligentmonitoring by parents. Sit with your children while theynavigate the Internet, see where they go, and point outany material they should avoid. Be frank with childrenabout material that is inappropriate, like pornography,violence and hate literature, and limit the time yourchildren spend on the Net. Here are some other thingsto consider:Install filtering software. There are two basic typesof monitoring software:Blocking software stops children from accessingsites with adult material.Filtering software prevents sites with chosen“keywords” from being accessed. Filtering can also stopchildren from sending personal information over theInternet.Choose an Internet Service Provider that providesinformation and access to parental control features.14
WORKING TOGETHER FOR SAFE COMMUNITIESPrivacy And TheInternetMakesure children know they should:Never divulge personal information, includingnames, addresses, credit card or phone numbers,passwords, or any information someone could use tofind out who you are or where you live. Never answermessages or mail that are inappropriate, hostile, orseem scary.Let you know immediately if they find somethingthreatening or frightening on the Internet and that theyshould never arrange to meet with someone they’vemet through the Internet, unless you go with them.Safe Television ViewingStudies have shown the environment you providefor your children far outweighs the influence of TV. Thefollowing tips will help you make television a positivepart of your children’s environment:Watch TV with your children and interpret thematerial for them. Let them know “what is” and “what isnot” acceptable to watch.Make sure your children understand the differencebetween make-believe and reality.Reduce television’s influence by encouragingeveryone in the family, including adults, to get involvedin a diverse range of activities.15
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