Advice for Parents

Talk...

• Talk about potential dangers and your concerns
• Get them to talk to you about what they do on the Internet
• Encourage them to talk about anything "uncomfortable" they find.

Look...

• Keep the computer where you can see it in a busy part of the house
• Spend time on-line and see what they are doing
• Look and take note if too much time is being spent on-line.

Check...

• Check history files for suitability of sites and chat rooms
• Check e-mails (especially for younger children)
• Check phone bills.

Set Rules...

• When the Internet can be accessed and for how long
• Never give personal information without permission
• Never agree to meet an on-line friend without permission.

Extra…

The Knowledge - A Parents Guide to Mobile Phones
This guide assists parents to keep informed of the ever-changing services available on mobile phones and to provide information of some key safety tips that will encourage responsible and secure use of mobile phones by their children.
It has been produced by the mobile phone operators Meteor, O2 & Vodafone, who are members of the ISPAI.

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