- Do not reveal personal information online.
- Do not post personal pictures online.
- Monitor your child's chat and e-mail.
- Monitor the sites your child visits.
If your child is participating on social networking sites, such as MySpace, Facebook or Twitter, it is important to have your child remove any personal information (e.g. full name, school, city, address or phone number) that can help strangers identify your child. We suggest that your child use a nickname or alias that only friends and family can recognize.
Make sure your child does not post any pictures that can help strangers identify your child's location or favorite hangout spots. Pictures with familiar landmarks in the background (e.g. a picture of your child in front of his/her school) would not be acceptable.
Be sure your child is not communicating with strangers through instant messaging chat or e-mail. If your child is being harrassed online, have your child block the offender. If the problem persists, notify your local authority.
Check to make sure your child is browsing websites that are safe. If you are unsure about which sites are safe for young children, we recommend you check out KidSites.com and Yahoo!'s Yahooligans.
If you would like more information on protecting your child, we can show you several solutions available with Microsoft Windows 7 and Kaspersky Internet Security that can limit the amount of time your child spends online, the website they can visit, the programs that can use, and many more! Give us a call today at (337) 330-2555 or drop by our store for a free demostration.
