This document provides safety tips for internet and Facebook use. It recommends communicating with children about safety, learning about the sites they use, and being involved by understanding what they do online and monitoring their activities. Specific tips include using parental control software, maintaining age-appropriate privacy levels for social media, and educating children about protecting personal information and using strong passwords. Resources are also listed to help parents and children learn about internet safety.

1. Internet andFacebookSafety

2. My BackgroundExperienced computer user for 20+ yearsBachelors: Management Information SystemsComputer Systems Engineer for 14 yearsVolunteer youth worker for 10+ yearsLong time Christian

4. Safety StepsCommunicateLearnBe Involved

5. LearnThe good outweighs the bad

6. Sites to HelpOnguardOnline.govWiredSafety.orgCommonsense.comNcmec.orgTRUSTe.orgConnectSafely.orgNetSmartz.orgWebWiseKids.org

7. IM ConcernsIf teens aren’t careful during the sign-up process, they can reveal more than they should.Easily accessible profiles can allow others to easily contact them.Some IM programs offer users the option of joining in chats with strangersThe reach of IM can encourage gossiping and bullying

8. The 411…no need 2 LOLhttp://netling.comhttp://noslang.comhttp://acronymfinder.com

9. Computer Monitor SoftwareDifferent age level settingsFiltering and Blocking (incoming & outgoing)Time RestrictionsActivity Logginghttp://monitoring-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

10. CommunicateInstall a sense of caution, not a sense of fearAsk questions, offer thoughtsAsk about their definition of privacyUnderstand their needsAgree on ground rules; set reasonable expectationsListen more!

11. Age StandardsUnder 8: No need for IM or Facebook. In fact, limit computer time.8-10: Pre-approved friends for IM only. No Facebook11-12: Give a little more privacy but still IM only with pre-approved13-15: Allow IM and Facebook but maintain periodic checks16: You are done: Have they earned trust, give more freedom. If not, lock it down. All bets are off.

12. Be InvolvedAll computer should be used out in the openParents need to be proficient You can’t teach or monitor what you don’t understandWatch your child’s behavior towards others as wellWatch out for “hidden” accountsDo periodic reviews

13. DemoFacebook

14. Account SafetyMake sure Profiles don’t have too much personal informationYou should know ALL account names and passwordsScreen names or other names should not reveal ageTeach how to set strong passwords

15. Questions?