There is a wealth of knowledge on the world wide web that gives advice, tools, and other safeguards to parents for use. One of the mose common tips is to know what and where your children are. What sites are they going to and what are they doing there? Many of the popular community sites such as twitter and MySpace have a tools and information section on their sites dedicated to help parents understand what their kids are doing as well as how to protect them. We've gotten a few links together that we hope you can find useful.
F.B.I Parents Internet Guide : This is a very comprehensive guide that covers alot of tough subjects ranging from sexual based crimes to warning signs, actions to take, and even a "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) section. While you may not take all of it away, its a great resource none the less.
Talking to your kids about internet dangers : While we aren't all mothers, this article from Tips For Moms can help you find a starting point or even a list of things to talk about with your kids. If you find yourself unsure about what to say or how to start, this could be the link for you.
MySpace Safety - Parents Page : This is another well done through site just for parents, for parents with teens in particular. It is probably worth visiting this site, even if your child isn't on MySpace (a large online community site). This set of web pages has just about everything you could ask for as a parent. There is a explanation of cyberbullying, how to delete your kids profile if you desire, how to tell if your kid is on MySpace. There are helpful videos, and of course an explanation of what your child would be doing on MySpace to begin with.
What Parents Should Know about Social Networking sites : This document is brought to us from the great state of Idaho! This came from the office of Attorney General Lawrence Wadsen. It's 36 pages of information which covers alot and it will answer questions you didn't know you had.
