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Family Internet Safety - Handout
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THINK ABOUT THIS…
• 76% of parents don't have rules about what their kids can do on the computer
• 65% of parents believe that kids do things online that they wouldn't want their parents to know
about
• 26% of students believe their parents would be concerned if they knew what they were doing on -
line
• Over half of middle and high school student have given out personal information to people they
met ONLY on-line
• 20% have met face-to-face with someone they first met online
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THE STATISTICS SAY…
• 1 in 7 received a sexual solicitation over the Internet
• 1 in 33 received an aggressive sexual solicitation
• asked to meet somewhere
• called them on telephone
• sent mail, money or gifts
• 1 in 4 had unwanted exposure to pornographic pictures
• 1 in 17 was threatened or harassed
• Less than 10% were reported, 25% told a parent
• One third had filtering or blocking software on their computer at the time
Based on interviews with over 1,500 youth ages 10-17 that use the Internet on a regular basis:
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• 51% of parents do not have or do not know if they have filtering/blocking software
• 42% of parents do not review the content of what their teenagers read and/or type in chat rooms or via instant messaging
• 28% of parents don’t know or are not sure if their teens talk to strangers online
• 30% of parents allow their teenagers to use the computer in private areas of the house
• 95% of parents couldn’t identify common chat room lingo that teenagers use to warn people that their parents are watching
THE STATISTICS SAY…
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WHAT PARENTS CAN DO AT HOME TO
KEEP THE INTERNET SAFE • Talk to your kids
• Have them give you their login name and password for the sites they visit
• Ask them why they made their profile
• Have them explain what it says about them
• Provide your feelings about their site
• Search for their sites using their email address or school
• Inform them of the dangers of TMI (too much Info)
• Have them remove personal information or contact the web host to do it yourself
• Talk about the ways that a predator may reach out to your child through the internet
• Have a Technology Plan
• Move computer use to common area of home
• Hours of use, appropriate Internet use
• Create a contract
• Use technology
• Use software or hardware to block or monitor
• View internet history or use a history viewer
• Visit www.software4parents.com
• Visit www.wiredsafety.org for tips on internet safety and help for resolving problems
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Internet Protection Tips, Software and Tools
Change your favorite search engine Safe Search settings: • Bing - http://www.bing.com/settings.aspx
• Google - http://www.google.com/preferences
• Yahoo - http://search.yahoo.com/preferences/preferences
Internet Safety Software:
• OpenDNS – Windows, MAC, Linux
• http://www.opendns.com/solutions/household/
• BeSecure: Windows, MAC, iPhone, iPad protection
• http://www.bsecure.com/
• NetNanny: Windows, MAC and SmartPhone protection
• http://www.netnanny.com/
• Spector Pro: Windows, MAC and SmartPhone
• http://www.spectorsoft.com/
• Windows Live Safety: Windows Only – Vista and Windows 7
• http://explore.live.com/windows-live-family-safety?os=other
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Internet Protection Tips, Software and Tools
Cell Phone protection options: • See BeSecure, NetNanny, Spector Pro - Links on previous page
• AT&T Options
• http://www.att.net/smartcontrols-SmartLimitsForWireless
• Verizon Options
• http://parentalcontrolcenter.com/
• T-Mobile
• http://family.t-mobile.com/safety-and-security
• Geo Tagging Concerns –
• http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/12/technology/personaltech/12basics.html?_r=1
• http://www.icanstalku.com/how.php
• http://www.netfamilynews.org/?p=30108
• Additional Sites:
• Software4parents.com
• Parentalsoftware.org
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Software to avoid your computer:
P2P – (Peer to Peer) File Sharing software. This software is a gateway to Virus and other
malware attacks.
LimeWire: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LimeWire
Here is good info from UNC website: http://help.unc.edu/6428
Article from USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/kimkomando/2006-04-13-file-
sharing-woes_x.htm
If you think you have Malware already causing problems on you PC, here is a great program to
help resolve:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
The Free version works great for home PC use.
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DANGERS OF SOCIAL NETWORK SITES
• Too much Private information made public
• Exposure to inappropriate language and
behavior
• Online Bullying and Exclusion
• Posting of inappropriate images and
content
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SOCIAL NETWORKING CONVERSATIONS VIDEO THESE ARE GOOD VIDEOS TO WATCH WITH YOUR CHILDREN AND
DISCUSS
Everyone Knows your name: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT1GvPQG904
Bulletin Board Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT1GvPQG904
Talent Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG-7pldYvvQ
Facebook Privacy Settings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTpa3AS39uA
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SOCIAL NETWORKING SAFETY • Help your kids understand what information should be private.
Join Facebook and become your child's friend.
• Use privacy settings to restrict who can access and post on your child’s website.
• Explain that kids should post only information that you — and they — are comfortable with others
seeing.
• Remind your kids that once they post information online, they can’t take it back.
• Know how your kids are getting online.
• Talk to your kids about bullying.
• Talk to your kids about avoiding sex talk online
• Search your child's digital footprint. Try searching by their name, nickname, school, hobbies,
grade, or area where you live. (can impact jobs, college admissions, scholarships)
• Tell your kids to trust their gut if they have suspicions.
• Read sites’ privacy policies. Understand any privacy controls. The site should spell out your
rights as a parent to review and delete your child’s profile if your child is younger than 13.
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TIPS FOR PARENTS
• Don’t prohibit your child from using technology. Instead, help them become responsible users .
• Keep the computer in a central, common location.
• Take the time to understand the things your child is doing on the computer.
• Know your child’s usernames and passwords.
• Make sure there is no inappropriate content or personal information (phone number, address, picture) on
your child’s profile or webpage.
• Cell phones with text messaging and picture taking capabilities may not be best
• Discuss when online communication is best, and when it can lead to problems. Encourage face-to-face
and phone conversations when warranted. Remind them that online conversations can be printed.
• Talk frankly with your child about your expectations, involve them in discussions that set restrictions like
amount of time online and where they may visit.
• Let your child know that you will be checking their email and webpages and why you are doing it. Follow
through and check regularly.
• Consider limiting the amount of time allowed on the computer/video games for your child.
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OTHER RESOURCES
• Focus on the Family – Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry that helps build thriving marriages that reflect God’s design, and equips parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles. http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/protecting_your_family/articles/family_safety_resources.aspx
• Be Safe Online (http://www.besafeonline.org/)—This site discusses common problems associated with e-mail, instant messaging, and file sharing.
• Be Web Aware (http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/default.aspx)—Safety tips are organized by age group on this site. It also includes a database of kid-friendly web sites.
• Get Net Wise (http://www.getnetwise.org/)—A site created and maintained by the Internet Education Foundation, it is a resource for understanding the Internet and how to protect your family from potential Internet-related problems.
• i-Safe (http://www.isafe.org/)—A well-organized site that provides information for parents, children, and educators. Many suggestions for filtering and monitoring Internet use can be found at this site.
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OTHER RESOURCES
• Wired Safety (http://www.wiredsafety.org/)—This site contains many resources to promote responsible and safe computer use.
• Facebookforparents.com
• Great resource for parents with children using MySpace.
http://fox.toolhouse.com/30697_myspace/player/index.html?movie=Parent
Care
• See real life stories of some bad things that have happened through personal communication on the Internet at netsmartz.org.
• www.netsmartz.org
• www.safeteens.com
• www.blogsafety.com
• www.wiredsafety.org/safety/index.html
• www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST06-002.html
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CHAT ABBREVIATIONS
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B4N
•Bye For Now
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F2F
•Face to Face
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PAW
•Parents Are Watching
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SUP
•What’s Up
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WUF
•Where are You From?
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CYT
•See You Tomorrow
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LMIRL
• Let’s meet in real life
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WUF
•Where are You From?
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KPC
•Keeping parents clueless
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FOCL
• Falling off the chair laughing