Protecting Children Online

Parents need to be aware of how to protect children from hazards on the Internet while not overreacting to potential threats. A large percentage of children report they have not received instructions on how to use the Internet safety and also have shared personal information with people they met online.

Parents need to watch for signs that a child may be at risk online. Communication with children about Internet safety is essential and online friendships should be supervised. Parents need to monitor their child's online activity and install filtering software on computers.