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Safe surfing rules for kids
- Make sure a parent or guardian knows you are surfing the net
- There are a lot of fun and educational things to do on the web for kids. There are also a lot of people and web sites, and you need to be careful. Here's some things to remember:
- Never give out your full name, address, phone number, school name and address or any other personal information without your parent's permission. If you are asked for a screen name in a chat room use a nickname never give out your real name.
- Never agree to private chat with someone in a chatroom unless you know them face to face because no one will see what is being said.
- If you are in a chat room and begin to feel uncomfortable because of what someone is saying get out of there and tell an adult
- Do not enter contests without asking your parents first.
- Check with your parents before downloading programs to your computer.
- If someone sends you something abusive or that makes you uncomfortable, let your parents or teacher know. Never respond to it yourself.
- Never agree to meet someone you've met on the net without your parent's permission and an escort.
- Do not click on any links that are contained in e-mail from anyone you don't know. Such links could lead to inappropriate web sites.
- Never send a person your picture (or anything else) without your parent's permission.
- If a website ask you to register check with your parents or guardian first.
- When setting up passwords it is best to use a mix of letters and numbers.
- Do not give out your Internet passwords to anyone (even best friends), other than your parents.
- Never give out your parents credit card information without their consent.
- Never give out your phone number, address or school
- Follow the rules you and your parents have set up regarding your use of the net and your behavior.
- Treat others on the internet the way you want to be treated! They are people, not computers!
- Keep safe and have fun, if you are not sure about something anything ask your parents or guardian.
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