Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online!
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Establish Rules about Technology Use!
Establish rules about appropriate use of computers, cellphones, and other technology. For example, be clear about what sites they can visit and what they are permitted to do when they're online. Show them how to be safe online. Help them be smart about what they post or say. Tell them not to share anything that could hurt or embarrass themselves or others. Once something is posted, it is out of their control whether someone else will forward it. Encourage kids to think about who they want to see the information and pictures they post online. Should complete strangers see it? Real friends only? Friends of friends? Think about how people who aren't friends could use it. Tell kids to keep their passwords safe and not share them with friends. Sharing passwords can compromise their control over their online identities and activities. |
Understand School Rules
Some schools have developed policies on uses of technology that may affect the child's online behavior in and out of the classroom. Ask the school if they have developed a policy. |