Keep communication open

Encourage your kids to talk to you without fear of punishment about what they read and see on the Internet. Place the computer in a common room, not a child's bedroom.

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Set clear rules for Internet use

Children of any age need their parents to establish clear guidelines
about Internet use. Establish a set of rules that you and your child can
agree on. Then post the rules above the computer or in another common space.

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Keep personal data private

Teach your children not to share personal information in e-mail messages,
chat rooms, message boards, blogs, social networking sites, or other places online.

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