Cyber Safety
by Bethann Oswald
Web Sites Devoted to Safe Surfing:
NetSmartz
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational
safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on
the Internet.
SafeKids.com
Your family's guide to making the Internet and Technology
fun, safe and productive.
WiredKids.org
Includes information including instant messaging
safety and how to set preferences for maximum security.
IKeepSafe.org
Texas' Internet Keep Safe Coalition, dedicated to protecting
children form teh growing threat of Internet predators.
Online articles of
interest:
10 Tips for Safe Instant Messaging
5 Steps to Avoiding Instant Messaging Viruses
Parenting & Technology: The World of IMing - Do you know what your children are saying?
Downloading
music safety
Talking to your children about downloading music –
a parent’s guide
Questions about
myspace.com
Why Be
Concerned about MySpace and Other Such Sites?
The MySpace
Generation
Business Week Online
