Protecting Our Children from Internet Predators
More than ever, we are turning to technology to keep in touch with our friends and family. But this also opens the door to allow those we don’t know to enter our online world. Here are some resources we love to keep ourselves and our children safe!
How to Talk About Online Predators With Your Kids
FAQs for Sloane Ryan and the Special Projects Team
Parent Training with Homeland Security
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - Online Enticement
Internet Safety Tips
Set House Rules - Setting expectations can help mitigate any confusion that may arise. How long can be spent online? What sites can be accessed? What activities are acceptable online?
No Personal Information - Make sure your child does not have any personal information online, such as their age, what school they attend, their phone number, etc
Friends - Do your children personally know all of their friends online?
Privacy Settings - Have a conversation about the privacy settings on their device and how they don’t guarantee privacy.
Internet Filters - Utilize filters to help block sites & content
Our favorite is BARK
Online to Real Life - Talk to your kids about not meeting in person with anyone they meet online unless you approve
Educate Yourself - Educate yourself about the apps and sites that your children visit.