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- Take time to learn about the Internet, the wealth of educational resources it offers and how to use it wisely.
- Explore cyberspace with your children. Talk with them about what they are seeing and doing. This will give you an opportunity to express your point of view.
- Provide clear guidelines. Let your children know there are subjects or areas that you prefer to off limits - explain why.
- Teach children "netiquette" - how to behave on-line. Rules like not typing in all capital letters (it looks like you are shouting), being polite, and keeping quiet in chat rooms until you get a sense of what people are talking about, are good manners as well as common sense.
- Learn how to evaluate Internet sites. Most public libraries provide books, magazines, brochures and other materials with recommended sites and guidelines. Review sites yourself to determine if they are appropriate for your child. Bookmark sites on your computer that you have reviewed and given your child permission to visit.
- Teach children "safety" rules for dealing with strangers on-line, such as never giving out their full name, address, or telephone number; never giving out a credit card number; or arranging to meet someone on-line without your permission.
- Ask a Librarian. Librarians have always been expert at selecting print materials for children of varying ages, interests and abilities. Today they are applying those same skills on-line. They are there to help you and your child.
Sites for parents
GreatKidsCT is a web site for parents devoted to information on parenting, education, and health and safety. Resources available on this site are related to children from birth to eight.
CTparenting.com A service of the Department of Children and Families. Here you will have access to fully researched links that provide important parenting information.
The internet is a fun and educational place for children and adults. Visit the links pages together with your children. The ages given are only recommendations. Children of all ages will find appealing sites in both areas.
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