The Basics...

Here are some basic tips for protecting your kids online....

• Don't allow your children to give out personal information online. Period.
• Have rules for what they can and can't say and do in chat rooms or instant message services.
• If they keep an AOL "Buddy List," know who their "buddies" are.
• Discuss specifically with your children where they can and cannot go on the Web.
• Buy and use blocking and/or screening software.
• Learn to monitor the history tracking function on your child's browser.

Useful Links...

FBI - A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
CyberAngels.Org - Cyber Stalking Guide
CyberAngels.Org - Internet 101

Filtering Software...

Internet Filter Review - Filtering Software Comparisons
Content Protect - Filtering Software
CYBERsitter - Filtering Software
NetNanny - Filtering Software
Cyber Patrol - Filtering Software