Internet SafetyKeeping Our Kids Safe Online

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Internet Safety Quiz – Question 1Where is the BEST location for the

family computer?

A. In a child’s bedroomB. In the family roomC. In a home office in a remote area of

the house

Internet Safety Quiz – Question 2What is the best way to protect children

online?

A. Post clear rules and monitor activityB. Only allow access at schoolC. Allow NO Internet access

Internet Safety Quiz – Question 3Children are safe if only allowed to visit

child-friendly chat rooms

A. TRUEB. FALSE

Harmless Chat? Poohbear105: We won our softball game today! Dillan955: Congrats! What team do you play for?

Poohbear105: I play for the Jonestown Wildcats. Dillan955: Cool, my team is Centerville Sluggers I play 2nd

base

Poohbear105: I play 3rd base Dillan955: We haven't started playing yet it is too cold here

in northeast PA

Poohbear105: I hate the cold I am so glad I live in FL Dillan955: I can't wait for Tuesday it is our first game

Poohbear105: Cool! I have a game on Tuesday too

Internet Safety Quiz – Question 4Which screen name is the worst for a

child?

A. Katie_ny13B. CuteLitlAngelC. BlueEyes7642

Internet Safety Quiz – Question 5What should you do if one of your

children tells you that someone they “met” online asked for their telephone # and wants to meet in person?

A. Take away computer privilegesB. Praise them and explain dangersC. Tell them it’s OK as long as you know

where they are going

Internet Safety Quiz – Question 6What percentage of children who did

receive a solicitation told their parents about it?

A. 25%B. 50%C. 75%

Youth Internet Safety Survey

Internet Safety Quiz – Question 7How many children received a sexual

solicitation or approach over the Internet in a one-year period of time?

A. 1 in 5B. 1 in 50C. 1 in 100

Crimes Against Children Research Center

Internet Safety Quiz – Question 8What should you do if you suspect

online “stalking”?

A. Ignore itB. Report itC. Change Internet Service Providers

Crimes Against Children Research Center

Investigate

Look for signs on the computer. Search for images/videos Check Temporary Internet Files Check History

Look for evidence of phone calls to strangers. Check phone Check phone bill

Warning Signs…

Pornographic images/videos on machine.

Strange, unexplained phone calls. Receiving gifts/packages. More that one online account. Quickly turns off monitor when you

walk by. Large amounts of time online,

especially late at night.

Chat Room Acronyms

PAW – POS – P911 – F2F -

Block, Filter, Monitor? Block

Blocks all known “bad” websites. Incoming Filter

Blocks incoming text, images, etc that may be inappropriate

Outgoing Filter Blocks the sending of personal info such as

name, age, address, phone number, etc Monitoring Software

Records a child’s activity including chat messages, e-mails, websites visited, etc.

What you can do

Keep PC in a visible, open area No PC w/Internet in a child’s bedroom Communicate – bridge Digital Divide Learn all you can about the Internet Talk about dangers Review computer files, history,

Temporary Internet files folder

Tips

Google your child’s name, e-mail address, screen name

Check out yoname.com Set up a Google Alert Come up with an agreed upon answer

for possible probing questions. Ex. Where do you live? – NY (nothing

more)

Questions?