Tips on how to Keep Kids Safe on the Internet

Children often need parental supervision and advice about the benefits and dangers of being online. By taking responsibility for your children's online computer use, parents can greatly minimize any potential risks. To ensure your children have a safe and positive online experience be sure to:

Keep the computer in the family room or open area of your home.

Decide the time of day children can be online, the length of time and appropriate sites to visit.

Never let very young children go online unless accompanied by an adult.

Consider using filtering or monitoring software for your computer.

Teach children why they should never give out personal information online.