Internet Safety and Your Family

Contents

Introduction

Take the Lead

Controlling Access to Sensitive Information

Controlling What Comes into Your Computer

Modeling Appropriate Computer and Internet Use

Teaching Internet Safety

Reporting Spoofing and Spam

Monitoring Children’s Computer Activity

If You Suspect Illicit Activity

Addicted to the Internet

Making Friends Online

Gaming and Virtual Worlds

Online Worlds for Young Children

Who Are You Really Networking With?

How Kids Can Be Abused Online

Warning Signals of Predators

When Online Friends Want to “Go Live”

Index

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