Nowadays, most kids are hooked on the Internet. They can access many Web sites which are not suited for them and are not safe. Parental involvement is the key to keeping your kids safe online. You have to engage in conversations about what they do online, which means talking to your kids on a regular basis about their internet activities.

Do not just concentrate on predators and porn. There are other “risks” for kids ranging form cyber bullying to net addiction to commercial exploitation. If ever your kids open up about a bad experience, do not overreact or blame your kid, instead try to listen carefully and understand the fact they are coming forward and sharing information with you. Kids do not usually talk about any negative experiences they have had online, however do no let it stop you from talking with them about the dangers on the Internet. Also do not exaggerate but try to warn your kids that giving or receiving too much information and meeting with persons they meet online could be dangerous. Tell them that the safest way of dealing with unnecessary solicitations is not to respond. Do not think that your kids are not listening. Parents do have an impact. According to a national survey of teens conducted by the Boys and Girls Club found out that almost half of the respondent said that parents considerably influence their decisions instead of their peers.

Kids need to be constantly reminded and understand the legal and academic consequences of illegal or unethical behaviour. It goes for the parents as well; everybody should be aware that not everything they see on the net is true.