Other Tips for Parents
Talk to your kids about the Internet.  Find out what they like to do online.  Keep the lines of communication open with them.  If they think that they can’t approach you about a problem, or that you are just going to be upset with them, chances are that they will not tell you about it.  It is important that your children think they can talk to you about any situation that happens online.

Surf the net with your kids.  You will be surprised how much they can teach you about the sites they go to everyday.

Set limits on computer use.  Students that seem to get in the most trouble on the Internet are the ones who spend the most time on the Internet.  Get your child involved in other activities.  Even Microsoft founder Bill Gates sets a limit on his daughter’s time online. 

Make rules about computer use.  Create a contract with your child about when they can use the computer, how long and for what purpose.  Work with your child on the rules of computer use and listen to their input.   

Learn about technology.  Educate yourself about technical security, software, and other things you can do to keep your children safe.  Do research online about ways you can set up your computer to make it safer.  Learn about blocking, monitoring and filtering software.