Everyday there is some sort of news about criminal acts on the Internet and especially violating our children. Most recently in the news I saw an article where there was a "Facebook child abuse image ring." I mean what in the world is wrong with these people. Now the criminals are coming into our homes through the Internet. As parents we have to be able combat this problem by educating our children and keeping all lines of communication open.
Then we have to pray that is doesn't happen to one of our own but, if it does we want our child to feel confident enough to be able to talk with us about the situation. There are many ways to educate our children about online predators. You can get books that you both can read or a DVD that you all can sit down and watch together and talk about it. If your child is not that open with you there are many internet programs that can help you to get the message across. It is important that you let your child understand that you are really on their side no matter what. Let them know that you will be there to help them if something was to happen even if they do something they know is wrong.
Then educate them to be careful of people on the internet that are being overly nice for they might have an ulterior motive. If your child plays games on the internet beware for there are predators in there as well. If someone is giving them free cheat codes or offering free gifts find out why and what is in it for them. When your children make there online blogs make sure they understand that anyone can view their blog so be careful with the types of pictures they put up.
Do not talk about sex openly or tease for you never know who is watching. Keep your personal information to yourself. If you are going to meet with someone on line you really like, do it with a group in a public place. Being a social butterfly is not a bad thing you just have to be careful of what you post and who you are chatting with. Parents please remember to let them know your door is always open and that you promise to listen and not yell!
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My name is Kimberly Varner I am a 46 year young woman married with two grown children, two grandkids and two dogs. I don't have two husbands though think I would go crazy if I did! I have really enjoyed writing this article. I wrote this one and others which I will submit soon, because of all the violence and very scarry things that are going on in our world today. Click on my website for more information on more safe stuff for kids and young adults http://www.1clickfindit.com talk to you soon.
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