As a parent you need to know:

• Key facts about the Internet
• How different applications work
• What your child is doing on-line
• Who they are interacting with

Remind your child that:

• Cyberspace is a public place
• Nothing is private on line
• Nothing can be totally deleted – things are permanent
• You are NEVER anonymous on-line
• You always leave a digital footprint
• Postings and comments can be found years later
• Passwords must NEVER be shared (kids do)
• Anyone can be anyone on-line

Ask your child: “Who knows your password?”


Keeping your child safe on-line.

• No Internet unsupervised in the bedroom
• Look at having a Family on-line contract
• Use filtering software AND ensure parental supervision
• Make sure Social networking sites are set to private

• Reinforce –do not share personal information

• Shoulder surf

• Discuss only adding people you know (and trust) in real life

• Know where your child goes on-line

For further information:

Keeping Safe online

http://www.fosi.org/resources/internet-safety-resources-for-parents.html

http://www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au/for-parents.shtml