What To Teach Your Children

"Everybody is a stranger, that's the key. The street corner of society is now in our homes via the Internet, and we have to be aware that strangers are coming in abundance into our homes."
— Mike Harris, Denver police officer

Protect your children from online predators

	Make sure your children understand that if he or she gives your phone number to someone online, someone can easily find your address and get a map to your house.
	Tell your children not to reveal details about themselves—like their grade, school name or sport jersey number—that could help someone dangerous find them.
	Children under 14 should not have an online password, so that you can easily monitor their online accounts.
	Computers should always be kept in common areas.
	Children should always have gender-neutral screen names.
	Teach your children that they don't have to respond to every email or instant message.
	Teach children never to meet online acquaintances face-to-face.
	Get to know your child's online friends.
	Talk to your child about what sites they visit, whom they communicate with and who's on their buddy list. No software will ever be a substitute for being an active parent.

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