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Protecting Kids Online – The Myths and Realities of Online Predators
In a previous blog post, I wrote about the benefits of social…
In a previous blog post, I wrote about the benefits of social networking. Often the pre- and post-Internet generation divide creates a barrier of understanding. Why is social networking so popular? What is the appeal?…
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Why Social Networking? – An Introduction for Parents of Teens
The online world of social networking has encountered explosive growth. Take a…
The online world of social networking has encountered explosive growth. Take a site like MySpace for instance. Almost 4 years ago, MySpace had 2 million users. Nearly a year later they had 12 million. A…
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Free Speech and Pornography Censorship
One of the most common objections to Internet filtering is the protest…
One of the most common objections to Internet filtering is the protest against censorship. Certainly this is rich debate and we cannot get into all the details here, but I wanted to pass along some…
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New Google Video on Internet Safety
Google and Common Sense Media have recently released this video for parents…
Google and Common Sense Media have recently released this video for parents to promote Internet safety for children. Any comments?
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A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety for Children
Protecting our kids is a full-time job, and it includes making sure they…
Protecting our kids is a full-time job, and it includes making sure they are safe online. We’ve put together a short list of practical steps and suggestions for parents. The most important thing we can tell…
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European Teens Speak Out About Internet Safety — Will Their Suggestions Be Heard?
The big buzz today among Internet users is how to make the…
The big buzz today among Internet users is how to make the web safer for children. With threats of cyberbullying, online predators, and pornography, governments and community groups around the world have begun conversations about…
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Today is Safer Internet Day
Today, February 12, is Safer Internet Day, organized by Insafe, a European…
Today, February 12, is Safer Internet Day, organized by Insafe, a European network the promotes Internet safety awareness. “Safer Internet Day takes place each year in February and is an opportunity to dedicate some time…