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Internet Intrusions
6 Ways to Protect Your Kids on the Web
By Steve Cross
As a parent, you can't always be there to watch over your kids as they make each keystroke, nor would you want to. However, there are some very easy things you can do today to reduce the risk for your kids. Every parent can do these things.
Here are 6 ways to protect your kids on the Internet:
1. Take the computer out of the kids' rooms and place it in a common area in the house. Your kids are much less likely to do something if other people are around. Your kids will be more aware, and that's a good thing.
2. Talk to them. Sounds simple, doesn't it? Just talk to them about personal security. It's just like reminding them to lock the door when you're out. Remind them to "lock" the Internet door. Here are two important things to tell them:
3. Don't give anybody your password. If anybody gets your password, they can find out all your personal data, and some people will use that.