The Internet has a lot of great information for research, new ways to learn facts, and fun sites. The Internet is also an enormous and ever-changing territory. Therefore, we strongly encourage parents and children to explore it together. To make surfing the web fun and safe, there are some suggested guidelines and tips for searching.
Chat Rooms
Be aware that people you chat with on the Internet may not be who they say they are. Don't give any personal information, like your phone number or where you go to school, to anyone in a chat room. Don't make plans to meet them in person without discussing it first with your parent or guardian.
Websites and Search Engines
Have you ever typed in your search term and gotten lots of sites that really weren’t about your topic? There may even have been some offensive material mixed in. That’s not unusual because sometimes when people create web sites, they add words to make sure search engines will find their pages. To avoid this, use specially chosen search engines that will search only particular sites. Look at our Search Engines page to see some good search engines. * When you are doing a search and you come across a site that makes you uncomfortable, it’s a good idea to tell your parent or guardian.
Websites about Internet Safety
America Links Up! Archive - "A Kids Online Teach-In" is a campaign to educate the public about providing a safe online experience for children. *** This site is no longer updated.