You do many things at home to protect your family, but when it comes to children and computers, it can be difficult to know what to do. These articles and recommended sites help families use safe computer practices at home.
Articles
- Are you a n00b at Internet slang? – These references can help parents interpret their children who chat online.
- Fan Fiction on the Edge – Fans of children's books and movies may post Web content that is very inappropriate for young readers.
- Feeling Confident About Allowing Kids Online – Software gives parents more say over how kids browse the Internet.
- Keep Your Kids Safe from Online Predators – Predators use the anonymity of the Internet to quickly create intimate relationships with children. Here's what you can do to make sure your kids don't become victims.
- Kids and Popularity Go Digital – In addition to keeping tabs on cliques and bullies, parents need to keep an eye on their children's friends list.
- Setting Up a Secure Network at Home – Pointers on how to secure your home network.
- Should Your Child Have a Cell Phone? – Kids love mobile phones, but they need to learn how to use them responsibly.
- The Dangers of Webcams – Kids these days are used to sharing their lives with the world on blogs and social networking sites like MySpace. And now, through the use of webcams, kids are able to give the world a window right into their bedrooms.
- The Scoop on Social Networking – Parents need to know as much about social networking as their children do.
- What Teenagers Need to Know About MySpace – MySpace can be a great Web site to hang out on, but you need to be careful about what you post there.
Recommended sites for families
- Carnegie Cyber Academy

- Family Online Safety Institute

- Kids' Pages
(U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) - Net Family news

- Net Mom

- NSA CryptoKids

- On Guard Online

- Safe Kids.com

- Safety Net

- Social Networking Basics for Parents
(iKeepSafe.org) - Stay Safe Site for Parents

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