Parent Internet Safety & Bullying Resources
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In today's digital world, open and ongoing conversations with your children about their online activities are more crucial than ever. These conversations can empower them with the knowledge and critical thinking skills they need to navigate online spaces responsibly. Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online (PDF) can help you to start the conversation. The additional resources provided on this page can help inform you on discussion topics like cyberbullying, privacy settings, identifying suspicious content, the permanence of online posts, and the importance of never sharing personal information or meeting strangers offline. By fostering an environment where they feel comfortable coming to you with any concerns, you can help ensure their online experiences are positive and safe. Online ResourcesNetSmartzProvided by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, NetSmartz is an online safety education program. Using age-appropriate videos and activities, it is designed to help children become more aware of potential online risks and empower them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline. Protecting Kids OnlineThis Federal Trade Commission (FTC) page provides information for parents on how to talk to your kids about being online and how to help them make good decisions and stay safe. |