Internet safety

Websites for children are not permitted to request personal information without a parent's permission. Talk to children about what personal information is and why you should never give it to people online. If children use chat or e-mail, talk to them about never meeting in person with anyone they first "met" online. Talk to children about not responding to offensive or dangerous e-mail, chat, or other communications. Report any such communication to local law enforcement. Do not delete the offensive or dangerous e-mail; turn off the monitor, and contact local law enforcement. Keep the computer in the family room or another open area of your home. Get informed about computers and the Internet. Let children show you what they can do online, and visit their favorite sites. Have children use child-friendly search engines when completing homework.