"Allowing your child to have access to the entire Internet without restriction or supervision would be like setting them loose in the middle of Lagos. Not a good idea, and not a safe bet. And while the Internet can be the perfect place to watch harmless cat videos, research bottomless databases for school reports, and play games that educate and entertain them, it's also a place where phishing, social network harassment, and scams abound."
"According to Wired Safety - a leading online safety, education, and help organization - cyberbullying begins to expand by age eight. And from there it reaches far and wide, with 43 percent of teens aged 13 to 17 reporting that they have experienced some sort of cyberbullying in the past year. Help your child learn how to deal with cyberbullies (and how to not become one) by having them "graduate" from the Carnegie Cyber Academy - an interactive educational tool developed by Carnegie Mellon University."
Unrestricted Internet access for children is unsafe and comparable to releasing them into a dangerous urban environment. The Internet offers harmless entertainment, research resources, and educational games, but also hosts phishing, social network harassment, and scams. Parents must educate children about safe and unsafe online behavior and monitor activity. Cyberbullying often begins by age eight, and 43 percent of teens aged 13 to 17 report experiencing cyberbullying in the past year. Use interactive educational tools to teach web etiquette and set technical boundaries via search filters, URL blocks, and child-safe services.
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