Internet Safety and Security

Keeping your family safe while online is one of the main reasons that a great Internet monitoring and filtering system should be installed on your computer.  These types of service will not only give you peace of mind, but they will protect your family from the garbage that may enter through an unfilled and unmonitored system.

There are many options to choose from; I would suggest taking some time to write down what is important to you and choose a system that will best suit your family’s  needs.

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Tips for Parents on Internet safety

Most of us are familiar the image of Charlton Hesston coming down the mountain with gleaming white hair and holding two tablets that were written from the hand of God. This was a scene from the movie The Ten Commandments. Now I am not claiming the following tips are inspired from God. The following tips are just a few thoughts from a parent of three teenagers.

The Internet is a tool that must be used safely I hope these tips are a help.

1. I will not give out any personal information over the internet without my parents’ permission.

2. I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.

3. When using the internet I will not use my picture or pictures of my family members.

4. The computer will be in the family room (not in a child’s room).

5. I will never agree to meet anyone that I met online without checking with my parents first.

6. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable.

7. I will not give out my internet password to anyone, not even my best friends, other than my parents.

8. I will check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly hurt our computer or jeopardize my family’s privacy.

9. I will be a good online and not to do anything that hurts other people or is against the law.

10. I will help my parents to understand what I like online, how to have fun, and teach them about how to use the internet, the computers, and all technology.

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Internet safety is not just for kids who go online. A growing number of seniors are also starting to surf the World Wide Web. Many are using it for social networking and match making.

“The fastest growing demographic group on Facebook is women over the age of 55,” says Debra Berlyn, who runs the Consumer Privacy Awareness Project.

The same type of protection we stress for our children is just as important to our seniors who are surfing the Internet. Parents today should monitor and filter what their kids are doing online, but parents and grandparents need to realize the Internet is just as dangerous for them.

Remember nothing is personal on the Internet talk to the seniors in your family and warn them not to give out any personal information online. Inform them that once they click that send button it’s gone.

Protect those you love with Internet protection. Instruct and inform your loved ones of the perils of the Internet, and offer them a way to be safe online with a good Internet monitoring and filtering system.

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It Takes A Village to Raise a Child.

Most of us have heard of this book by Hillary Rodham Clinton. The village that is being spoken of is the government. The title gives the opinion that you can’t raise your child without our governments help.

I’m not sure where you stand on this, but as for me I don’t want or need the government telling me how to raise my child. With that said I want to discuss the area of the Internet. Some lawmakers and local politicians would say “you must allow full access to the Internet to those who would want it” this is including children.

This is the parent’s responsibility not the government, we as parents must control what and what not our children have access to. Parents don’t need big brother to raise their children and to admonish parents who limit or restrict what their children have permission to view. The Internet is a vast domain of wonder and excitement; it is also a place of danger.

Do not fall prey to those who would mock and scold you for filtering what your kids have access to. You have the right and the responsibility to do so. Open your eyes and stop, look and listen to what your family is doing on the Internet.

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The Internet is a great tool, but you need to have the proper safety installed on it to protect you and your family. Sit down and do your research there are a number of Internet filters on the market. Choose the one that is right for your family and use it.

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I ran across this quote on an Internet safety site and I found myself saying ” what are you stupid or what” Here it is and I will explain.

Parents need to understand that the greatest risk our children face online is being denied access. The Internet is essential to our children’s education, future careers and lives. But even the most experienced Internet user doesn’t understand how children use the Internet and how to help them have a safer and more enjoyable surfing experience.

I’m sorry I don’t get it the greatest danger they face online is being grated to much access. The same thinking would lead you to say, don’t stop your kids from drinking or smoking for this will cause grave danger to them. Bringing up children in the day and age we live in is a BATTLE.

There are those that would like nothing more than to destroy your unsuspecting innocent children. The Internet is a place of good and evil it is a place that must be monitored and yes if need be cut off from your children. Please don’t fall into the trap of these so called educators who would say “Don’t keep a tight lease on your kids, trust them and allow them to explore for if you don’t you will push them away.”

HOGWASH Make sure you parent them this means lead, guide and yes saying NO when needed. Do the research and educate yourself in regards to protecting your family from the dangers of the Internet.

Parents need to understand that the greatest risk our children face online is being denied access.

Please do not fall for this it is your God giving responsibility to mold and protect your children.

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In the most recent case, a 14-year-old took her own life on Friday evening.

Her mother told Radio 3AW that cyber bullying may have contributed to her daughter’s death.

“I want to tell people to keep their kids off the rotten Internet, it’s a horrible place,” she said.

This is a very sad story indeed. Cyber bullying is a growing trend among our youth. The fact is words hurt and yes at time words can take the life of teens across the country. My Mother is a wise lady, but one thing she had wrong was the saying “sticks and stones may break your bones but words can never hurt you” sorry Mom your wrong.

The Internet is a place full of rotten horrible things; it is also a place of vast goodness. We as parents must take a proactive approach to Internet safety. This needs to be something that is in the for front of our minds. There are cruel people out there and many use the Internet as their stomping grounds. I am not claiming to know everything nor be the all knowing all wise parent, but here are a few tips that I would suggest.

You are who your friends are-(know your kids friends)

You are what you read——– (keep a tab on the books or magazines your kids read)

Be a parent, not a friend——– (your kids will get mad at you sometimes, but you’re the parent you are guiding and protecting them)

Limit Internet usage————— (how about go outside and play)

Install monitoring software on your computer—(you have the right and you have the responsibility to check up on your kids.)

Talk, Talk, Talk, ———————- (have an open line of communication with your kids)

Do your homework—————– (learn what your kids are interested in)

This is but the tip of the ice berg, we could go on listing dozens of tips. There is no one answer to protect your kids from Cyber bulling. The key is be consistent and diligent in your monitoring of the use of the Internet in your home

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Sounds like something from a Star wars movie, yes officer my space ship was stolen while I was in Taco Bell, or officer someone stole my lightsaber. The fact is Cyber crime is real and it is affecting people every day.

Cyber crime

Generally refers to criminal activity where a computer or network is the source, tool, target, or place of a crime.

The vast majority of homes in America have at least one computer. This device of modern technology can be used by certain individuals to gain entry into personal and private information that is accessed via your computer.

Protect yourself and your family by discussing basic internet guidelines

1. I will not give out any personal information over the Internet without my parents’ permission.

2. I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.

3. When using the Internet I will not use my picture or pictures of my family members.

4. The computer will be in the family room (not in a child’s room).

5. I will never agree to meet anyone that I met online without checking with my parents first.

6. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable.

7. I will not give out my Internet password to anyone, not even my best friends, other than my parents.

8. I will check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly hurt our computer or jeopardize my family’s privacy.

9. I will be a good online and not to do anything that hurts other people or is against the law.

10.I will help my parents to understand what I like online, how to have fun, and teach them about how to use the Internet, the computers, and all technology.

Don’t be a victim of Cyber crime be informed and be proactive.

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A large majority of today’s youth are caught up in the area of playing video games and using gaming systems such as Wii, Nintendo and other like systems. They also have the ability to go online and play games. While this may seem harmless there are a number of potential dangers to these online games.

Today’s games have come a long way from Pac Man, Pong and other similar games of the past. The typical game of today has violence and graphics that are so real Kids actually feel like they are part of the game. We have games where you can steal cars, pick up prostitutes and randomly massacre people. The question is will it have an effect on your kids?

Though the vast majority of kids who indulge themselves in these games will not go out a murder someone, or steal a car, the images and actions will be forever ingrained in their mind. What you allow in your child’s mind will affect them.

Parents would you allow a pimp to come to your door and solicit a prostitute to your child? I would think not, how about a neighborhood thug that’s wants your son or daughter to go out and rob a store and kill the clerk behind the counter. Sounds crazy right? Then why allow your kids to play these games. I believe by doing so we are sending a message to them that this is acceptable.

Parents start off by monitoring what your kids are doing. Do not allow the games that promote violence and crime as an acceptable way of life in your home. You may also want to install some type of parental control or Internet filter on your computer.

Remember what go’s in the eye gate will make an indelible imprint on Their life.

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BEIJING (Reuters) – China has banned electro-shock therapy as a treatment for Internet addiction, citing uncertainty in the safety and effectiveness of the practice after criticism in the local media.

The Ministry of Health announcement followed recent media reports about a controversial psychiatrist in Linyi, Shandong Province, who administered electric currents to nearly 3,000 teenagers in an attempt to rid them of their Internet habit.

There is a better way to control teens in their use of the Internet. Most would look at this article and throw their hands up and shake their head in unbelief of such stupidity. Teens need guidance, teens need leadership in the area of Internet usage, and they don’t need to be ZAPPED.

Teens speaking as a parent of three teenage girls’ teens need to be directed and corrected in the do’s and don’ts of the Internet. The problem is most parents want to be friends with their teens rather than parents.

Parents must sit down with their children and explain the dangers of the Internet. Parents must also establish rules to the usage of the Internet. The key to making this work is to consistency keep your word and follow through with the guidelines you set forth. What those guidelines are will vary with each family.

Parents also can and should use parental monitoring software, and a good Internet filter. This will be a huge help in keeping your teens safe online while also being able to monitor what they are looking at and where they are going.

Please don’t turn a blind eye to your teens use of the Internet You are not saying you don’t trust them by monitoring their Internet usage, you are saying I love you and I want to protect you.

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