By: Kamlesh Karara

Internet is the most important tool that is being used by the young generation today.

Understanding safety of the young internet user is very important.

Following steps will assist you in monitoring your child’s safety.

Educate yourself on the latest threats facing kids online (e.g.,cyber bullying  sexting, etc.)

Explain to your child that he/she should never give out personally identifiable information online

Use age-appropriate filtering, blocking and monitoring software on all Internet

Talk with your child about Internet safety as soon as he/she begins using the Internet. 

NEVERGive out any personal information

such as your address, telephone number, parents' place of work or their phone number!

Think before you click on any link! Not everything you see online is safe!

"INTERNET SAFETY." http://www.torontopolice.on.ca. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 July 2013. http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/crimeprevention/internet.pdf

Family Online Safety Institute. "Top Internet Safety Tips for Parents." http://www.fosi.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 July 2013. <www.fosi.org/internet-safety-resources-for-parents.htmlhttp://>.