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Home › Articles › Safe Family › Logging on to Danger?

Logging on to Danger?

Internet Safety for Teens

By Margot Poss

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also provides a list of available technology to assist parents with filtering.
  • Take heart – "You are not alone. Web Awareness: Knowing the Issues, a program designed by the Media Awareness Network for parents, teachers, librarians and community leaders is designed to equip them to help youth develop the lifelong critical thinking skills they require to become safe, wise and responsible users of the Internet," says Wing.

    Feeling overwhelmed? Remember this – the Internet is a fabulous tool, but just like any other aspect of life, it needs to be managed. When children are given access to such a powerful tool, they need to be educated and monitored.

    While the Internet may present new challenges, monitoring its use really comes down to the basics of good parenting – stay involved. Teach your child about their rights, let them explore, but be available when they have questions or run into problems.

    For additional information visit the following sites:

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