Family Matters encourages you to keep your children safe when using the internet.

SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THE INTERNET
   more tips: http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/safetytips.htm

• clear, simple, easy-to-read house rules should be posted on or near the monitor.
• Talk to children about what personal information is and why you should never give it to people online.
• talk to children about not responding to offensive or dangerous E-mail, chat, or other communications.

SAFETY TIPS FOR TEENAGERS AND THE INTERNET
   more tips: http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/pledge.htm

• Tell teens to keep their full name, phone number or other personal information private—and never send a picture without checking first with a parent or adult
• Teach your teens not to respond to any online communication that makes them feel uncomfortable
•  Never meet a an online acquaintance in person without talking to a parent or an adult first

Internet Safety Pledge for Children and Teenagers to Parents
   http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/pledge.htm