Safety on the Internet

A local school district's policy on internet usage: http://tinyurl.com/3r6p3pz


I found this article on http://www.netsmartz.org to be helpful as a parent to talk with my adolescent about use of the internet.  Here's some highlights:


1.  I will talk with my parent/guardian about their expectations for going online.
2.  I will keep my identity private.
3.  I will not respond to online communications that make me feel uncomfortable.
4.  I will never meet with anyone "in person" that I have first met "online" without discussing it with my parents or guardian.
5.  I will respect OTHER people's rights while online.


This site also has more grade/age appropriate pledges as well.


An interesting read: http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.html