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Predators
contact children on the internet through:
Chat Rooms
Instant Messages
IRC
Anywhere the Preditor has access to kids in an environment where other
people might not be watching.
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Keep
a list of names and screen names:
Keep list of names and screen
names of your children's friends so you know who they
are chatting with on the internet.
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Be
Aware of people your kids are chatting with:
Beware of people your
kids are chatting with, especially those whom you
do not know. Beware of persons your children are
reluctant to talk about.
Typically chats with predators start in chat rooms - then communications
through email then escalating to telephone calls.
Kids: Don't give personal information
to anyone you do not know. This means even what sport
you may participate in even the colors of school
uniforms or position you play. Tell strangers nothing!
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Parents:
Supervise your children when they use the internet:
Place the computer in open area in the home.
Watch your children while on the computer & look over their address
book.
Don't allow kids to use computer when you cannot supervise them.
Educate your children about computer dangers on the internet and predators.
Find how much your child knows about internet so you can better guide them.
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Utilize
Blocker Software and Safety Resources:
Purchase blocker devises and/or software for your computers. Refer to the
resources at the top of this page. |
