Internet Safety Podcast

Parenting Guidelines

NO computers in the kid’s bedrooms– Even without Internet access, kids can still bring in jumpdrive, cd,

(inappropriate time spent)– Can buy USB wireless internet access

Do I give my kid’s a laptop or phone– Creates issues (kid’s don’t have the level of self control or

maturity)– Just because a parent might have it, friend, or older sibling doesn’t

mean they need it– Should all children in the family be treated the same (is it a

privilege

Where do you put computer

High traffic public area Limit access to any technology (like anything,

chocolate) no child should have limitless REWARDS: If child thrives on a certain piece

or technology device, it can be a great motivation MAKE IT A POSITIVE THING! (You can have this much time, once homework is done)

Technology Babysitter

It is easy as a parent to get caught up with allowing kids to use technology when you need time to do something, however the consequences are:

If…But When

What do you do?– Don’t Overreactive. Understand that the moment

is going to happen and prepare yourself – Relationship with your kids. Postive and nurturing

relationship, so child feels comfortable to come talk. Also taking the parent role and checking history and you may have to have that conversation.

If…But When

Have family discussion and talk about principles of Internet Safety– Help them realize that you know the risks of the

internet and that can talk to them. (Be Frank: The day is going to come when you will encounter some of these things. Go through scenarios: example: movie that doesn’t make you feel right.

– Let them know that feelings are natural, but what is appropriate

This is a War

They were attacked, and something was forced upon them

Don’t wait until it happens, but talk about it prior.

Talk to spouse and figure out what your guidelines are. Then have a family council in healthy and constructive environment.

If…But When

Address all things that kids might encounter: What else kids encounter besides pornography are such things as making bombs, picking locks, sneaking out, cheating, etc

Addiction

There are some things that don’t make any difference how old you are:– Addiction– Pornography

Manage media exposure: values

Citizenship: have the right to share and speak out about values and be a citizen. Silence is consent

In violation of values

Chat Rooms

The Point: To talk to people and most of the time do not know

You can’t accidentally get in a chat room Anonymous -Breed people that say things they don’t

normally say No reason to legitimately be in a chat room( Unless

you are an undercover officer) Where are they? Appears in a lot of areas (Online

gaming, sporting websites, etc.

Instant messaging

Particular Applications: Yahoo Messengers You Invite people, having chats with people you know Different from chat rooms, but still a danger Who are their friends? What is the history? A lot of it is

innocent, but sometimes they may meet someone on the internet and invite them to instant messages (May say they are talking to Susan across the screen, maybe they are or maybe they are not)

Look for clues: What you to leave or close screen when you come by, shorthand (Adding emotion LOL, ROTF-Rolling on the floor

Shorthand

PA - Parent Alert PAL-Parents are listening PANB – Parents are nearby PAW-Parents are watching POS- Parents over shoulder PITR- Parents in the room

Cyberbullying

Situation where a person was instant messaging, got hate messages, and committed suicide.

Benefit of Instant Messaging

Doesn’t interrupt flow of work