Tips to Protect Kids on the Internet
WebWiseKids.org has practical tips for keeping kids safe on the Internet.
- Do speak with your child about their
Internet habits and your safety concerns
- Do set a limit for how much time your
child can spend online
- Do keep the computer in a public place
- Do install safety software and
monitoring software and keep it updated
- Do NOT overreact or threaten to take
away the Internet if your child tells you about something
bad that they experienced online
- Do encourage your child to teach you
what they know about the Internet
- Do NOT allow your child to have an
online profile
- Do NOT hesitate to get help if you
think a predator may be targeting your child
- Do get to know your child’s online
friends as you would their real-life friends
To learn more about Internet Safety Tips for Kids, contact WebWiseKids.org.
