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by WatotoWatchNet
on 20/11/14
BELOW ARE TIPS THAT WILL HELP YOUR TEENS ENJOY THE INTERNET SAFELY THIS HOLIDAY!

Parents – establish online rules and an agreement with your sons and daughters about Internet use at home and outside of the home.

Teens – talk to your friends if you see them making poor choices online that could compromise their safety

Parents – spend time online alongside your daughter or son and establish an atmosphere of trust regarding computer usage and online activities.

Teens – your parents should respect you, but remember that they have the ultimate responsibility to keep you safe.

Parents – place your home computer in an area of your house where you can easily supervise your family’s Internet activity.

Parents – regularly discuss your sons and daughters about their online friends and activities. This helps you learn about how the digital generation uses the Internet – and may help keep your family safe.

Teens -if your brother, sister, or friends seems to be making bad choices online that could harm them, talk with them, as a parent or trusted adult.

Teens and Parents – block instant/personal messages from people that you or your son and daughter don’t know.

Parents – review the amount of time your son or daughter spends on the Internet, and at what times of the day.