Smart Kids, Safe Online

Protect your child online with easy strategies on safe and responsible digital habits.

Why Kids Need Protection on The Internet

As computers and Internet-connected devices become more common — for work, play, or school assignments — it can become more difficult for parents to protect their children from numerous threats on the Web.

Contact with undesirable people

  • Predators — for example, in social media messages or gaming lobby chat rooms.
  • Cyberbullies — children can be targeted by online bullies, including real-life ones.
  • Phishing scammers — they trick your child out of sensitive info about themselves or you.

Inappropriate content

  • Sexually explicit content — notably pornographic images and video.
  • Violent or graphic content — such as gore or acts of assault.
  • Obscene or age-inappropriate content — like foul language or drug and alcohol use.
  • Downloads of pirated materials — including music or video files.

What Your Kids Need to Know About Internet Safety

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Don't talk to strangers

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Block and report online bullies

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Some links, downloads, and websites can make computers sick

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Anything shared on the internet is shared forever

How To: 6 Ways to Talk with Your Kids About Internet Safety

  1. Set the Ground Rules
  2. Talk About How — and Why — You Will Monitor Their Online Use
  3. Talk About What's Going on in Their Lives
  4. Teach Kids How to Take Action Themselves
  5. Involve Kids in Decision-Making
  6. Don't Forget the Positive

Source: Kaspersky Resource Center