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From
KPL's
Internet Policy :
"Parents
and guardians are responsible for their
child's choice of workstation and Internet
activity, whether or not the child has a
library card. Upon signing for a child's
library card, a parent or guardian assumes
responsibility for their child's access
to all resources in the library, including
electronic resources such as the Internet."
Below
are resources to help you ensure that you
and your children are safe online. |
Resources for Parents
Websites
CyberWise
This Industry Canada site has great information
for kids, teens, parents and educators.
Media
Awareness
Network
Lots of useful information for parents and educators
on internet safety, what children are doing on
the internet, and advertising and privacy issues.
Also
includes an interactive game for children.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a growing conern for children
and teens. This site gives an overview of what
cyberbullying is, case studies, how to spot the
signs, and techniques for dealing with the problem.
A
Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
This publication from the FBI gives parents a
lot of tips for keeping their children safe, and
includes a list of warning signs.
GetNetWise
Features
include a safety guide, parental tools, websites
for kids, as well as information for adults about
internet security.
Books
Keep
Your Kids Safe on the Internet by Simon Johnson
Protect
Your Child on the Internet: A Parent's Toolkit
by John Lenardon
Staying Safe in a Wired World:
A Parents Guide to Internet Safety
by Rob Nickel
DVDs
Internet
Safety created by Julie Clark and John Walsh
Staying
Safe: Strangers, Cyberspace & More
created
by Schlessinger Media
Resources for Children
Websites
Surf
Swell Island
This Disney site provides a fun and interactive
way for children to collect lots of good information,
everything from chat lingo and net etiquette,
to safe surfing and avoiding viruses.
Safety
Land
Help Captain Broadband catch a
nasty
character by answering questions about what to
do and to do on the internet.
Stay
Alert Stay Safe
Games, printables, and tips to help you stay safe.
Books
Keeping
Safe by Sarah Levete
Surfing
Safely.com [electronic resource]: An
Internet Safety Tale
by Meghan Price
Safety
on the Internet by Lucia Raatma
Internet
Safety by Josepha Sherman
Safe
Surfing on the Internet by Art Wolinsky
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