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Getting Involved in Your Childs Online Experience

The Internet is a wonderful tool for learning, giving your child unlimited information. However, their wanderings on the World Wide Web can lead them to inappropriate and unhealthy places. Since most children are more technologically savvy than their parents, adults can be intimidated to set limits. Despite a generation gap, take an active role. Pull up a chair and regularly ask them to show you the sites they visit. Ask questions and tell your kids “no” when a site isn’t appropriate. Also, parental controls, or net nannies, are a great tool, but not always reliable. Your consistent interest and involvement is the best way to keep the Internet a positive experience for your family.

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