Internet safety for children

1. How Safe Are Our ChildrenOn the Internet By Stephen Wright

2. What Are the Dangers Pornography Predators Cyber Bullying Viruses Social Networking

3. Pornography 60% of all websites are pornographic 1 in 4 children who use the Internet regularly, will be exposed to unwanted sexual material

4. Predators Pedophiles represent the most dangerous aspect of the Internet one in five children age 10-17 who regularly use the Internet have received a sexual solicitation Chat rooms and instant messages are two main tools pedophiles use to contact children

5. Cyber Bullying Cyber bullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. One in three teens have been the victims of cyber bullying Severe cyber bullying can leave victims at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and other stress-related disorders.

6. Viruses Malicious programs include worms, macros, phishing, spam, and rootkits. These programs are designed to disrupt your computer, steel information and identities. Viruses can give hackers unwanted assess to you computer.

7. Social Networking Parents my feel a false sence of security when they see who their kids are friending on line. But that Doesn't reveal key details about your child's friends Forces you to wade through hours of teenaged gossip May actually embarrass your child, even if you're well intentioned!

8. Strategies for Safe Internet Use Many internet providers offer child safe sites that will Find out where your child has online accounts Know who your child is "friends" with online Get notified if your child posts about violence, suicide or drugs See photos posted by or tagged with your child

9. Strategies for Safe Internet Use Be aware of what your children are doing online Look for changes in moods such as depression Keep firewalls in place and have good anti virus software. Don’t be afraid to limit access Keep informed on internet issues.

10. References Clear Traffic http://www.cleartraffic.com/keeping-kids-safe.htm Kid Health http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/cyberbullying.html# COMPUTER VIRUSES by Markus Hanhisalohttp://www.tml.tkk.fi/Opinnot/Tik-110.501/1997/viruses.html