Do You Feel Your Kids Know More About Your Computer Than You?
You are NOT alone! Our children are growing up in a time where habbo, myspace,
youtube, lol, ttyl, all mean something. Our children's social network involves
an online world that we as parents just don't always understand. We knew teenagers
would have their own language, but this is insane. . .
Fortunately, SafeInternetSafeKids.com is here to help decipher the acronyms
and help you take back control of your computer. Sign up for our newsletter
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1 in 5 are solicited. . . Only 1 in 4 tell a parent†
The fact is that if your child
is online, there is a 20% chance they will be solicited by an online sexual
preditor. Then there is a 75% chance they will never tell you. DO NOT fall
into a false sense of security thinking your child would never fall into
that category. There are ways to protect your children and keep them safe.
That is what this website is dedicated to.
† Facts from the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children
Are Your Kids Protected Online?
It's a simple question, but far
too many parents cannot answer it. "It is too complicated. . . I think my
computer came with protection. . . My kids know better. . ." There are many
excuses given when asked if your computer is setup to protect your kids
online. The problem is that online predators have become a modern day epidemic.
The good news is that we are here to provide you with solutions and products
that will take away the mystery of setting up a safe computer. Let's face
it, your kids will need good computer skills as they are preparing for a
wired workplace, so it is your job to ensure they can develop those skills
in a safe environment.