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Many Internet safety guidelines outline strategies that youth can follow to avoid getting into trouble on the Internet. But what happens when a young person has already done something dangerous online? What if they have given out identifying information in a chat room, sent sexual images on a webcam, or planned to meet an online stranger in person? Young people need guidance on how to use the Internet safely. They also need help developing practical solutions about what to do if they have already gotten into trouble online.
Kids Help Phone and Bell have put together some tips that you can use to learn more about online safety and to help your kids stay safe when they’re using the Internet.
There are many places where both kids and adults can turn for information about staying safe online:
Teaching young people how to be safe in the online world is like teaching them how to be safe in the real world – it takes more than one lesson, it is learned in small steps, and many of the most important lessons are learned through trial and error.
By taking an active role in our kids’ online activities, by understanding the safety features of websites and social networking sites, and by making an effort to talk to kids, not only about the potential dangers of the online world, but also about the many benefits of being active online, we can help ensure that our kids avoid serious risks as they learn and explore the Internet.
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