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Much has been written and shown about the dangers the Internet holds for our children. This page will be devoted to resources to help educate us parents and community members about how to talk to our children about this and how to keep our children as safe as possible.
Think Before You Post - posted 09/22/07
This website is part of a national campaign (www.cybertipline.com) to protect young people from sexual exploitation.
Month of Resources
Download this month of Resources for you and your children to learn more about Internet Safety. Includes links and lots of help for you to discuss Internet Safety with your children.
Resources and Related Reading
2 SMRT 4 U - Excellent resource for students who use the Internet as a social network.
Dateline MSNBC - Online Safety Kit - numerous resources for Online Safety for Kids.
U.S. News and World Report article, Decoding MySpace. Published September 18, 2006. Excellent overview of the dangers of MySpace and other social networking sites.
Why Are Kids Still Surfing in the Bedroom? - article about keeping computers out of children's bedrooms.
The Polly Klaas Foundation recommendations on how to protect your children.
An Age-Appropriate Guide to Protecting Your Kids.
ProtectKids.com Rules'n'Tools for parents regarding Internet Safety
MSNBC - Numerous resources regarding MySpace.
Teen Lingo Decoded - Some of the acronyms used in online chatting.
NetLingo Top 20 Acronyms Every Parent Needs to Know.
Social Networking Tips for Parents. From BlogSafety.com
How to Recognize Grooming. From BlogSafety.com. "Grooming" is the way sexual predators get from bad intentions to sexual exploitation. Tips for talking with your children.
Links
Enough is Enough. Making the Internet Safer for Children and Families.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
