Internet Safety and Children

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Most parents have spoken to their children about how to deal with strangers and what television shows, movies, and videos are appropriate to watch. Some parents, however, have not spoken to their children about strangers on the Internet or about the content of the Internet. Though the Internet can be a useful educational tool, some users are manipulative, rude, dishonest, or even criminal, seeking out those who are vulnerable and unfamiliar with the Internet. It can be useful for parents to speak with their children about the Internet and to set up rules governing its use. The following advice for parents is adapted from The U.S. Department of Education publication: A Parent's Guide to …