1. Internet Safety Child Guidance Mrs. Cason

2. Internet Benefits The internet can be a great resource of information for children -school projects -more updated information -quicker ways of finding meaningful information -communicate across long distances 2

3. Internet Concerns The internet can also be a goldmine for unsolicited attention –Children may unknowingly enter websites that have innocent names –Children may give out more information than they realize and provide predators a way of finding them –Viruses and hackers can mess up system –Children may make financial transactions online 3

4. Guidelines for Parents Never give out identifying information Find out what internet sites your child is on Never allow your child to arrange face-to- face meeting with anyone Never respond to messages from others that are suggestive, obscene, threatening, or that make you feel uncomfortable Check or install filters 4

5. Internet Safety Laws Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) created to help protect kids online Requires websites to explain their privacy policies on the site and get parental consent before collecting and using a child’s personal information Prohibits sites from asking kids for more personal information in order to play games or enter a contest 5

6. Internet Activity Predators posing as teens Sexting is a dangerous, growing trend Meeting face-to-face multiple times Stalking and abductions Private chat rooms 6

7. Internet Activities Pictures on social sites Posts of personal information on social sites Responding to messages from people you don’t know Cell phone numbers posted online Cyber-bullying 7