Keep your kids safe online by implementing our top ten tips!

1. Top Ten Online Security Tips
for Parents
Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
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2. Tip #1
Keep the computer in a common family space in
the home.
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3. Tip #2
Teach your kids to use a screen name on
message boards, chat and social networks.
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4. Tip #3
Children under age 13 should not be allowed to
create accounts on popular social networks.
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5. Tip #4
Block inappropriate content. Install parental control
applications like those offered by your ISP.
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6. Tip #5
Spend time with your children online. Have them teach
you about their favorite online destinations and “in” sites.
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7. Tip #6
Make sure your computers save History and check what
your children are doing online when they are not around.
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8. Tip #7
If your child spends a lot of time online at friend’s homes
check out what their parents are doing to keep their kids
safe.
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9. Tip #8
Perhaps most importantly, teach your children about the danger
of meeting strangers online and to never give out identifying
information.
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10. Tip #9
If you are letting a child shop online for gifts, monitor
them and see what website they are on to ensure safety.
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11. Tip #10
Set limits on downloads. Free games, free music, animated
toolbars, and other downloads can expose your computer to
spyware or other unwanted software.
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12. Thank You and Stay Safe!
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