Guidance News: As we prepare for the summer vacation, it is important to keep in mind that children need supervision concerning the computer as well as the television shows they choose to watch. Parents need to be watchful of the amount of time children are sitting and not getting exercise. Teach them safety rules when working with computers.
The Internet offers a world of resources with the click of a mouse. But there is a dark side to the Internet that poses a variety of dangers for our youth, such as viruses thatcould harm your computer; pedophiles that are trying to meet your child; and disclosing personal information that could lead to identity theft. Every parent must recognize these
dangers in order to help their child learn to protect his/her self online. The following are some safety tips for parents of elementary students who use the Internet.
Place the computer in a common area. We strongly suggest your child not have a computer in his or her room, or at least no internet access on the computer in his or her room.
Learn to use the Internet. Experience cyberspace with your child and learn how to check the computer’s “History” to see what websites your child is visiting.
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN THE FOLLOWING RULES:
Never accept files or downloads from unknown sources; this includes familiar sources if you were not expecting them.
Choose an email address/ screen name that DOES NOT contain any part of your name, age, gender, interests or favorite activities.
Do Not fill out a profile without parent review and approval.
Never give out real name, telephone or cell phone number(s), mailing address, or passwords.
Do Not enter chat rooms.
Do Not post photographs in publicly accessible sites.
The settings for ANY social networking profiles* should be PRIVATE and
new friends are accepted only if they are known to the child AND parent.
*Social websites like MySpace are dangerous
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Source for the above information: INTERNET SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS(ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
from
New Mexico Attorney General Gary K. King
and
New Mexico Secretary of Education Dr. Veronica C. García
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Enjoy your time with the family this summer.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Diane Buchanan
Informational websites for parents:
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/parents.htm
http://www.megram.com/SYWarticles/SYWOct7.pdf
http://www.cybersmart.org/for/students.asp
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