Top Ten Security Tips for Parents

Top Ten Online Security Tips for ParentsKeeping Your Kids Safe Online

1Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #1Keep the computer in a common family space in the home.

2Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #2Teach your kids to use a screen name on message boards, chat and social networks.

3Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #3Children under age 13 should not be allowed to create accounts on popular social networks.

4Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #4Block inappropriate content. Install parental control applications like those offered by your ISP.

5Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #5Spend time with your children online. Have them teach you about their favorite online destinations and “in” sites.

6Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #6Make sure your computers save History and check what your children are doing online when they are not around.

7Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #7If your child spends a lot of time online at friend’s homes check out what their parents are doing to keep their kids safe.

8Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #8Perhaps most importantly, teach your children about the danger of meeting strangers online and to never give out identifying information.

9Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #9If you are letting a child shop online for gifts, monitor them and see what website they are on to ensure safety.

10Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tip #10Set limits on downloads. Free games, free music, animated toolbars, and other downloads can expose your computer to  spyware or other unwanted software.

11Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Thank You and Stay Safe!

12Tuesday, December 21, 2010