Agree together a list of rules/guidelines for using the Internet regarding length of time spent on it, sites visited etc. Keep it posted near the computer and keep a check that your children are sticking to it.
Teach your child never to give out any personal or family information.
Never allow your child to meet anyone they’ve met Online without you being present.
Always make your children aware that people in a chat room may not be who they say they are.
Help a young child to find and recognise appropriate sites. Do some ‘surfing’ of your own to find ‘safe’ websites for your child and store them in a favourite folder set up under their name. That way if you’re busy or unavailable and they want to do some surfing you can encourage them to check out sites you’ve already visited.
Report abusive or potentially dangerous email. If you or your children encounter any potentially dangerous or abusive email, forward a copy of the mail and a complaint to the abuse department at your Internet Service Provider and ask for their assistance. (some well known examples of ISPs are AOL, BT, Freeserve, Virgin Media, Sky and MSN). If you come across any site that directly or indirectly deals in child pornography, or you are suspicious, inform your local police station.
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