| If you are a parent, chances are that your kids like to | | | | are telling them what they want to hear, so giving them |
| go online. The fact of the matter is that for most kids | | | | an address or phone number is easy. If your child |
| the internet is the best way to communicate. But the | | | | knows that they will be reprimanded for this behavior, |
| problem is your kids may not be communicating only | | | | they will think twice about doing it. |
| with people that they know. They may also be looking | | | | Of course, you should also tell your child that they do |
| for new friends via sites such as MySpace. If this | | | | not have to deal with people who are threatening |
| sounds like your child, there is nothing to be alarmed | | | | them. Make sure that your children know that if they |
| about just yet. But you must remember that there are | | | | are threatened online or feel uncomfortable that they |
| predators out there who are trying to get in touch with | | | | should immediately sign off and tell you about the |
| young, easy to convince kids. | | | | problem. |
| One of the best practices that your child can take part | | | | What you think is common sense may not be for your |
| in when on the internet is never giving out contact | | | | child. Make sure that they know how to use the |
| information. This may seem like an easy task, but for | | | | internet in a smart way. This will help to avoid any |
| children it can be quite difficult. After all, the predators | | | | problems before they start. |