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Social Network Dangers and Rules

Social Network Dangers and Rules

Posted on December 14, 2009
Internet Security is to educate you about online dangers. Education is the solution for computer security and the protection of children on the Internet. Parents should learn about Internet safety, cyber bullying and the dangers of social networking. Social networking is growing at a rapid pace with children of all age groups and online predators and cyber bullies use of these sites more and more. Parents should understand the guidelines to make contact with minors, and if you do not think the rules...

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Teaching about the Internet

Teaching about the Internet

Posted on November 11, 2009
Kids today have a different perception of the computer and the internet. Children in elementary school are being taught how to use a computer. Some school reports require internet sources. Teaching your children about the internet and setting some rules will help keep them safer. First, help your children understand that seeing something on the internet doesn’t make it real. Friends that they meet might not really be children. Help them to understand how the internet makes everyone anonymous....

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Parental Peace of Mind

Parental Peace of Mind

Posted on January 2, 2008
The advent of the Internet, in some respects, made the job of parenting a little harder. We want our children to experience the vast wealth of knowledge available on the Internet and communicate with their friends online (frees up the telephone). Unfortunately, it also potential exposes our children to inappropriate material, obscene pop-up ads, and even sexual predators. In fact, research indicates that 1 in 5 children aged 10 to 17 have received a sexual solicitation over the Internet. This...

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