In years past, when children wanted to learn about new things and far off lands they either went to the library to borrow a book or listen to the radio. From these outlets children and adults were exposed to new and unknown cultures and people. However, with the technology of today people can learn about new worlds from the comfort of their home. With the Internet, kids, teens and adults can read and see information about any topic imaginable, all with just a few clicks.
While the Internet has provided people with a new world of information easily accessible, it is not without its perils. The Internet has opened a new area of criminal activity and concerns. While information is available for viewing, people need to be concerned with downloading material such as illegal content, copy written material and potential viruses. While bullying has been part of life for decades, a new breed of bully – the cyberbully – has begun to be part of our lives. While information is readily available online, people are starting to become online targets of scams and frauds. And, the Internet has become a dangerous place where online predators look for opportunities to take advantage of people by hiding behind the veil of an online persona.
To learn more about how parents can help protect kids and teens from the dangers of the Internet, Hosting Reviews has gathered a number of resources. Please feel free to browse the material, and help children remain safe online.
Downloading Material
- Legal and Illegal Downloads – useful resource covering what material is legal and what is illegal to download from the Internet.
- Internet Safety – article discussing ways to be safe through downloads and other online usage.
- Downloading Software – information on how to safely download software from the Internet.
- Tips for Safe Online Sharing – tips on how to download and share files safely online.
- Safe Computing Tips – information and advice on how to defend against viruses and worms from online sources.
Social Media
- Social Media Etiquette – useful information on how to properly use social medial.
- Social Media Rules – rules and advice on how to use proper social medial etiquette.
- Social Media – helpful site providing the do’s and don’t's of using social media.
- Social Media Policies – database of information from a variety of sources dealing with social media policies.
Cyberbullying
- Cyberbullying – site providing information on what you can do to stop or prevent cyberbullying.
- Cyberbullying Information – definitions and information describing what is cyberbullying.
- Cyberbullying Tips – information and suggestions on how to prevent being a victim of cyberbullying.
- Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking – informative site giving information and providing resources dealing with online dangers.
- Cyberbullying Prevention Act – useful resource containing information on the act which prohibit cyberbullying.
- Tips for Parents – helpful resource for parents to help kids deal with being a victim of cyberbullying.
Online Scams and Fraud
- Common Online Scams – information on a variety of online scams that have been attempted.
- Internet Fraud – useful site providing information on the dangers of Internet fraud.
- Cyber Fraud – informative website containing tips and advice on how to avoid being a victim of online scams.
- Online Scam Prevention – helpful information from the FDIC on how to prevent being a victim of online scams.
- Internet Fraud Center – resourceful site containing information and links on a number of Internet fraud topics.
Online Predators
- Parents Guide to Internet Safety – guide with information on how to avoid being exposed to online predators and other threats.
- Child Predator Unit – article containing warnings and information from online child predator units.
- Protecting Our Children – online guide showing how we can protect our children while online.
- Facts About Online Predators – information for families on the dangers of online predators and how we can protect our families from them.
Parent Information
- Internet Safety for Kids – helpful information for parents and kids on how to be safe on the Internet.
- Internet Safety – informative site for families and educators on how to be safe online.
- Online Safety Guide – useful site providing Internet safety advice and tips for families.
- Parents Guide to Online Safety – very beneficial advice from the Department of Justice on how families can be safe online.
- Internet Safety Resources for Parents – advice and information on how parents can keep children and teens safe while online.
- Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens – informative resource helping teens and older children become safe while using social media and online.
