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There once was a time before the Internet when all you had to worry about is where your child was after school and what friends they were associating with. There was more control over your child’s whereabouts than there is in the age of the Internet. Pre-Internet you always knew where your child was after dark but what about the streets of the information superhighway? These streets are worldwide which multiplies the potential for your child to be exposed to danger.

If you are aware of what some of the dangers of the Internet are you can provide better protection for your child’s safety while they enjoy all of the positive things the Internet has to offer. So what are some of the dangers and how do you help your child avoid them?

Pedophiles and Predators

On the Internet you can become anyone you want to be due to the whole anonymous aspect of online interactions. This presents the perfect opportunity for pedophiles and predators to pose as someone they are not. Pedophiles can lurk in chat rooms online or they can find a way to access your child’s private chat program by tricking them into thinking a friend is contacting them. The sky is the limit when it comes to how predators operate online.

Cyberbullies

Cyberbullying is now considered a serious issue and many schools and parents are taking it much more seriously due in part to stories of suicide in the news. Cyberbullies work similar to predators due to the anonymous aspect of the Internet and it is no longer about teasing and fighting on the playground anymore.

Inappropriate Content

Unfortunately all types of information is freely available on the Internet including pornography, racially charged sites, bomb-making sites, and other inappropriate content that you do not want your child to be exposed to. The fact that it is so freely available sends the wrong message to your child if they are exposed to the content too early in life.

Identity Theft

It is easy for your child to inadvertently expose personal data online. Identity theft is on the rise and many criminals are targeting children since their social security number is inactive until they are old enough to obtain credit and other privileges.

Online Safety Tips

Although it may seem impossible to protect your child online there are steps you can take to reduce the dangers of the Internet. First, download and install a reputable parental control software program. There are quality programs for Windows and keylogger Mac which will record your child’s online activity. Make sure the software is capable of operating in stealth mode so it goes undetected by your child.

Quality parental control software will help you to monitor your child’s activity in chat programs as well as the content they are viewing on websites. You will always know what they are doing online.

Talk with your children about Internet safety and encourage them to come to you if anything online makes them uncomfortable. Teach them not to answer questions that are inappropriate, give out personal information or accept invitations to chat privately even if it appears the person is harmless. Also, take advantage of technology such as antivirus and anti-spyware that provides added protection for your child while they are online.