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Internet Safety tips for parents

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

Kids are always online these days looking for a number of options and choices to explore. Gone are the days when encyclopedia’s and books were important tools of reference. These days it’s all about Google and other search engines. The latest content on just about anything and everything is easily available online and social networking sites set the trends on what is the current ‘hot’ topic. There are plenty of chances that kids will get exposed to the wrong kind of content and will end up being quite overwhelmed if they get the wrong kind of information. These days there are numerous dangerous experiences that kids have with internet stalkers, cyber-crime and much more on the rise. There are plenty of online softwares that is available to keep a track of the websites your kids go to and also to … Continue reading →

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Cyber bullying and cyber crime- tips for kids

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

As a student, it is a status symbol to be extremely tech savvy. You are well versed in everything to do about the internet and have ample access to various internet websites and chat forums. Did you also know that you are also open to being harassed, threatened, embarrassed or humiliated in these websites? Cyber Bullying as it is called is a very real threat many have had to deal with. When you want to be safe while using the internet and various resources online you have to know certain important tips. Here’s what you can do: Make sure you do not ever share your password, forget to sign out, stay signed in or save it or write in a publicly accessible place. There are a number of ways people could embarrass you or misuse the information on your profile … Continue reading →

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Internet safety for kids

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

Every parent knows that their kid spends time on the internet, some may even know their kid’s email ID. But how many actually know how many hours the kids spend and what they do while online. There are many cases where kids misuse the internet or have negative experiences when foraying into a domain that opens up many doors which their curious minds experiment with. While we monitor what they watch on TV, where they spend time and who they spend time with, we miss out on an important and all pervading aspect of their lives which is the internet. Here are some tips to make sure your kids follow internet safety practices. Make an effort to have the necessary protective software involved. Anti-virus is the first step, there are also plenty of other resources which helps you make sure … Continue reading →

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