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Keeping children safe on the internet
Many children today spend a substantial amount of their childhood surfing the web. Yet the freedom and access to information the internet allows has its risks and pitfalls for children.
There are several things you can do to help children using the Internet safely.
1. Discuss, agree and encourage appropriate Internet for children with known sites and people in cyber-space
2. Use a content filter on computers to block inappropriate content
3. Placed Internet computers in a shared, family or public space
4. Be involved in children’s online activities and communities
5. Ask about what children are doing and who they are meeting on the Internet
6. Ensure children ask permission before giving out any personal information online
7. Make sure children never agree to meet someone they’ve met online alone
8. Choose a child friendly Internet Service Provider
9. Teach children to check all online information and not believe everything they read
10. Find out how to make a complaint about illegal content or inappropriate conduct on the Internet
An aware and informed parent can help keep children safe. For further Information or to order a free Internet Safety Kit visit: http://www.netalert.net.au or call Netalert on 1800 880 176.
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