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Cyber Safety

Feeling a little confused, not quite caught up on technology? Are you worrying about what your children are doing online?  Should you allow them to visit "Chat Rooms" and what exactly is a chat room? How do I keep them safe online and what impact is technology having on my child?

Visit these suggested sites and put some of your fears to rest!

Niagara Falls Public Library Internet Use Policy

  
Kid's Internet Contracts

A good way to ensure that your child is safe on the Internet is to consider a "Cyber Contract". By discussing details of a contract you can make sure that your child understands their limits. These sites will give you ideas for a contract of your own.


GetNetWise

SafeKids Pledge

 

  

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General Interest sites


Connect Safely - how to stay safe and report abuse on social networking sites

DibDabDo - smart tips on Internet use

Disney's Internet Safety - rules and hints from the Disney Corporation

GetNetWise - learn about the risks kids face online, Search or browse for Internet safety products, browse great sites families can visit together, and learn how to identify online trouble. Also some great tips for keeping SPAM off your home computer

iKeepSafe - safe social networking tips for all ages

Incredible Internet - The Internet is a great educational resource for children. By surfing online, kids can find help for their schoolwork, gather information for research projects, expand their view of the world, connect with friends and family, and discover endless opportunities for educational entertainment. But parents and guardians must also consider the potential risks the Internet presents to children

Net Bullies - netbullying takes place far more often than most adults realize. Few kids have gotten away without knowing someone who has been netbullied, netbullied someone else or been the victim of netbullying themselves. This site will help

NetSmartz For Parents & Guardians - communication is an effective tool for parents and guardians when helping their children avoid the dangers that exist on the Internet. NetSmartz provides on- and offline learning activities for parents to facilitate discussions with their children and teens about Internet safety

Safe Kids - a family guide to making the Internet a safe place for you and your child

Tech-Savvy Kids - Trying to understand and relate to a child's online life can be a challenging task for any parent.  Download a guide to better understand your child's virtual world

WiredKids.org - designed to teach kids how to surf safely and how to have fun doing it. There is a report line so that you can report bad sites, or get advice if you've found something online you don't know how to deal with

Revised February 24 2010

 

  
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