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The internet can be a very resourceful tool when it is used correctly. Your children do not yet know the dangers lurking around every corner of the web. It is up to us to teach them how to browse the internet safely for their protection and yours.

Internet safety is a problem that every parent faces when it comes to their children. As an adult, we can distinguish between good and bad content online. However, young children do not yet possess this knowledge. So how do we protect our youth from the dangers lurking around every corner of the internet? I have a few suggestions that may help you do just that.

1. Communication

The most important step is to keep the lines of communication open. Believe it or not, most kids today have more technical knowledge than their parents. It’s your job to make sure they understand the dangers as well. Ask them about the people they talk to online. Make sure they know who they are chatting with. More importantly, make sure you know who they are chatting with. Teach them to never give out personal information to strangers they chat with or respond to emails asking for said information. It’s important that they know what’s out there.

2. Do not place a computer in the kids bedroom.

Young children do not need a computer in their own room. Put the family’s PC in an open area. You get piece of mind that they can be monitored if necessary, but they are not offended by you invading their privacy. Make the conditions more comfortable for the whole family.

3. Learn some of the technology for yourself.

The best defense is a good offense. If you truly wish to protect your young ones, then you should learn about the places they go. Check out the websites they frequent the most, sites such as YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, etc. Also look at the free email websites like Gmail and Yahoo. Learn about anything you think your child may be into. While there, keep the privacy policy and contact information in a safe place, just in case you need to contact them for any reason.

4. Talk to other parents for advice.

If you need some advice, it’s best to talk to someone you know and trust. You are sure to have friends facing the same issues you do. Talk about the websites they’re surfing and whether or not you both think it’s safe. There are no set boundaries here. Ask any questions you believe to be important.

5. Create a limited user account and use content advisor.

The computer itself can provide some protection from the outside world as well. One of the things you can do is ‘create a limited user account’. This type of account only has limited rights on the machine. It will allow for use of all the standard applications, but the limited user is restricted from making changes to the system. It’s one way to protect from some viruses and the like.

Using the content advisor will restrict the criteria you enter. Categories such as language, nudity, and violence can be filtered out from the web browsing experience. This is a good technique for use with young children. They don’t need an introduction to that type of content at an early age.

6. Install a good firewall on your computer

This is a must. Even though Windows can help with the content advisor, predators find new ways to circumvent the latest blocks. You need a firewall which updates frequently and is customizable. The best firewalls will notify you of a threat every time it sees something unknown. For your kids, you’ll be able to configure it much like the content advisor with many more options.

Don’t get alarmed by these security measures. They are designed more for your protection and peace of mind. Bottom line is the internet is more useful than it is harmful, and your kids will need it for their schoolwork on a regular basis. So we can’t just ban them from using it because they’re going to learn about the dangers anyway. Who better to teach them right from wrong than their parents.

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