Family Website:

·                   Keep it anonymous.  Do not give out your last name, city or phone number.

·                   Keep it anonymous.  Do not use your email address if it contains your last name or location.  Obtain an anonymous email address (e.g., yahoo or hotmail) and an adult should check messages.

·                   Be careful with links.  If you link to your church or school, for example, a predator may be able to determine where you live.

·                   Be careful of the pictures you post.  Backgrounds can reveal clues to your location.  Review them carefully before posting.

Internet Safety

·                   Keep computer in the living room or family room—never behind a closed bedroom door.

·                   Don’t use the Internet as a babysitter.  Spend time with your kids while they are online.

·                   If they see something on the Internet that is upsetting, call a parent to take care of it.

·                   Be aware of what they are doing and with whom when they are online.

·                   Make sure your kids are aware of basic Internet safety rules:

·       Never give out personal information.  This includes phone numbers, school name, last name, address, when and where they attend their extracurricular activities.

·       Never meet a cyber friend in person—unless a parent goes with them or they have your permission.

·       If they receive strange or upsetting emails, let parents know right away.

·       Never email pictures to a cyber friend unless they have your permission.