All bets are off. If they have earned your trust, give it to them. If
not, unplug the computer and take away their cell phones and interactive
gaming devices.
If you haven’t taught them what they need to know by now, we’re all in
trouble.
Focus on teaching them to be responsible cybercitizens and to use the
filter between their ears.
Emphasize again the risks of sharing personal information and meeting
strangers offline.
Make sure they Google themselves often and report what they find.
Teach them to use anti-virus software, to not believe everything they
read online and to respect others. Check for adware or spyware often, use a
firewall and teach them to come to you if anything goes wrong online.
Ask them to help keep their younger brothers and sisters safe online.
Remind them that you’re still around if they need your help.
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