Protecting Our Kids OnlineProtecting Our Kids Online

Common Sense Ideas

Practical Solutions

What We and Our Kids Do OnlineWhat We and Our Kids Do Online

Do homeworkExploreEmailSocializePlay GamesReadGet the newsFollow sportsConsume popular culture

Social NetworkingSocial Networking

CommunicationCommunication

Video and PicturesVideo and Pictures

Computer AND Cell Phones AND iPods AND . . .Computer AND Cell Phones AND iPods AND . . .

Online RisksOnline Risks

Inappropriate Conduct

Inappropriate Contact

Inappropriate Content

Talking with KidsTalking with Kids

Be a Parent

You will not always be there so instill values

Kids need to know that you understand so you are the one they come to when they have a problem. Don’t be afraid of technology – your kids aren’t!

Where to StartWhere to Start

Start early

Create an honest, open environment

Initiate conversations

What to Talk AboutWhat to Talk About

Passwords – These are private and are only shared with a parent

Information that should never be shared: Name Address Phone Age School A Picture

What to Talk AboutWhat to Talk AboutThink before you click

Take 5 – waiting to respond is ok

Don’t do anything online that you wouldn’t do in real life.

Once its online you give up control

Email etiquette

Just because its on the internet doesn’t mean its true

Not everyone is who they say they are

CyberbullyingCyberbullying

Harassment that happens online

Talk to your kids: Encourage them to tell you if an online message or

image makes them feel threatened or hurt Tell your kids they can’t hide behind what they post

CyberbullyingCyberbullying

If your kid has a problem with a bully, don’t react to the bully Encourage your kid to talk with you about what’s up Save the evidence Block the bully online Have any bogus profiles taken down

Encourage your kid to help stop cyberbullying – by not passing on other messages and telling the bully to stop.

Socializing OnlineSocializing Online

Socializing is socializing – online or off

Reminders: Online actions have real-world consequences Careful when posting – you can’t take it back Tell kids to trust their gut if they’re suspicious Help kids understand what info should stay private

Parental ControlsParental Controls

Place the computer in plain view

Built in to your O/S

Purchased software

Free options

Built in Parental ControlsBuilt in Parental Controls

Windows XP and Older – NOTHING

Windows Vista and 7 – Some controls built in

Mac O/S – Some controls built in

Parental Controls in WindowsParental Controls in Windows

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/parental-controls.aspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/features/parental-controls.aspx

You can set times they can log in You can set games they can or can’t play You can set programs they are allowed to use

Parental Controls in MacParental Controls in Mac

http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/#parentalcontrols You can limit the amount of time they spend on the

computer You can limit the times You can “try” to limit inappropriate content or only allow

certain sites You can see a log of all activity

Are Built In Controls Enough?Are Built In Controls Enough?

No

Private browsing functions – no trace of where you go on the internet

Not consistent, not updated

Great for time limits but not for filtering

The Next LevelThe Next Level

What they doWhat they do

Can block categories of sites

Can allow access to only sites you list

Can me managed remotely

Can send emails about events

What They Don’t DoWhat They Don’t Do

Access to a website means the whole website

Filters are text based – no text, no filter

Even strict search on Google lets things through

You can add keywords to filter

Mobile PhonesMobile Phones

More and more kids go online from their phones

Develop cell phone rules: when and where they can use their phones Set an example by what you do

Use their manners on cell phones, too Treat people the way they’d like to be treated

Mobile PhonesMobile Phones

Think about privacy and safety Photo- and video-sharing on the go

Filters on home computers don’t apply on phones Talk to kids about using good sense when social

networking on their phone

Mobile PhonesMobile Phones

Choose the right options and features for your kid’s phone

Find out about social mapping Is your kid’s phone GPS-enabled? Talk to kids about using features only with friends they

know and trust.

Net Nanny makes filtering for phones. iPhone also has parental controls

LinksLinkshttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/parental-controls.aspx - Parental control instructions for Vistahttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/features/parental-controls.aspx - Parental control instructions for Windows 7http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/#parentalcontrols www.safekids.com – Has a internet safety contract you can sign with your kids.www.ikeepsafe.org www.onguardonline.govwww.netsmartzkids.org www.netnanny.com – pay filter softwarewww.kidzui.com - kids browserhttps://onlinefamily.norton.com/familysafety/loginStart.fs - free filter software from Symantec, makers of Norton anti-virus

More linksMore links

kids.yahoo.com – Lots of games, what seems like a very safe search – you could set up parental controls in Net Nanny or online.family to make this the only website your child is allowed to go to

www.gogooligans.com – search powered by Google but with extra controls built in