Protecting Young Children Online Speaker Name Speaker Organization

Protecting Young Children Online Speaker Name Speaker Organization

Teach kids Internet safety. It’s like teaching them to swim.

What are the risks? Kids may: Reveal personal information Encounter inappropriate material Download malicious software Others may expose kids’ information

Internet safety for young kids: 1. Pay attention to kids’ activities online 2. Set clear rules 3. Put technology to work 3 steps

Step 1 Pay attention to kids’ activities online

Pay attention to kids’ activities online Join the fun Evaluate websites and devices beforehand Locate consoles and computers centrally Watch for changes in behavior

Step 2 Set clear rules

Set clear rules Keep personal information private Respect others Use computers safely

Set clear rules: Keep personal info private Ask before sharing personal info Choose safe online names and addresses Create strong passwords Keep passwords secret

Set clear rules: Respect others Be kind Be honest

Set clear rules: Use the computer safely Be cautious Think, then click Be choosy about new friends Say NO to secret friendships

Step 3 Put technology to work

Put technology to work Step 3 Use family safety tools Protect children on mobile phones Boost computer defenses Be the administrator of home computers

What to do if there is a problem

What to do if there is a problem Teach kids to trust their instincts Don’t curtail privileges Always report physical threats and cyberbullying

Pay attention to kids’ activities online

Set clear rules

Put technology to work

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