General Guidelines for Keeping Kids and Teens Safe Online
Place your child's computer in a shared location, such as a dining room or living room. This will make it easier for you to keep track of what your children are doing on the Internet. Keep track of which sites your kids' visit. If you have young children, explore the Internet together. If you have older children, talk to them about the sites they visit and discuss what is acceptable and not acceptable in your family. You can find a list of the sites your child visits in the browser history. In addition, you can take advantage of inappropriate content blocking tools such as Google Safe Search or YouTube Safe Mode. Teach children about online safety. You won't be able to keep track of what your kids are doing online. They need to learn how to use the Internet on their own in a safe and responsible manner. Install antivirus protection. Use and update your free antivirus software regularly. Teach children not to download files fr...