Internet safety rules for parents

The Internet is a great place to explore. It is not only fun, but lets keep the child in touch with friends and family and provides a wealth of information. Initially, parents welcomed the Internet, believing that it would give their children access to educational content such need. However, many soon realized that, instead of using the Internet to do homework or research, their children spent hours going through unwanted websites.

What can you do as a parent, to protect children from potential online dangers?

- Be sure to log online a family activity. Consider keeping the computer in a family room rather than the child's bedroom. When your child is working on the computer, walk and see what is on screen. If your child quickly closes the screen, be suspicious and investigate further.

- Spend time with your children on the Internet and go online with your children as often as possible. Give them a chance to show what they have learned or things like that. Ask your children to show you what sites they go, and be open and willing to discuss the inappropriate material you may face. Sit down with your child and agree on the types of websites your child can and can not visit.

- One of the main reasons that children do not report inappropriate content online is the fear of punishment by parents. If you let them know that is not their fault if they come across an inappropriate site, will be more willing to come to you when it happens. Get to know their online friends just as you get to know all the other friends.

- Planning the use of the Internet for your children. Try to limit young grade-school only 30 to 60 minutes a few times a week. Older children may need more frequent access for school projects. This will make them more responsible in using the Internet. Set traffic limits to 1-3 megabytes they can download / upload per day to prevent them from downloading pornographic films or non-authorized software.

- Instruct your children never to give personal information (name, address, age, telephone number, password, credit card number, and so on) in chat rooms, e-mail or bulletin boards. Be aware that Web sites for children, even the most well-known, sometimes ask for e-mail and home addresses, phone numbers before allowing children to enter.

- Set reasonable rules and guidelines for computer use by your children. Discuss these rules with them. Print the Pledge of Internet security, given at the end of this article, and post it near your computer as a reminder for them.

When you talk to your child from the dangers of the Internet, it is reasonable and have reasonable expectations. You need to understand their social needs and the desire to be part of a group. If you say to someone, or something they have met online, please do not blame them or remove their online privileges. Communicate with your child so that it can cope with any future problems. The way to communicate with him, now largely determine whether he confide in you the next time you run into a problem online. Ask your children to show what interests them and try to make an effort to have the whole family involved in online surfing experience for all.

Internet Safety Pledge

I will not say anything to anyone, that I met online, as far as my name, my address, phone number and other personal data that do not want the audience to see how when I go out with my friends.

I will use a nick name when chatting online.

I can never get together with anyone I meet online without first informing my parents.

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

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

I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. I will tell my parents right away so they can contact the service provider.

Do not give your password to anyone other than the Internet to my parents.

I'll talk to my parents so that we can set up rules for going online.

I check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing anything that might damage our computers or impair the privacy of my family .......