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Inappropriate Content

Through the Internet there are unsuitable materials in many varieties. Anyone can post material on the Internet.

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  Some material is published for an adult audience and is unsuitable for children e.g. materials with a sexual content.
  
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  Materials may express extreme views. E.g. some use the web to publish information on weapons, crime and racism which would be restricted elsewhere.
  
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  Materials may contain misleading and inaccurate information. E.g. some use the web to promote activities which are harmful such as anorexia or bulimia.
  

Children need to be taught:

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  That information on the Internet is not always accurate or true eg misspellings.
  
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  To question the source of information.
  
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  How to respond to unsuitable materials or requests and that they should tell a teacher/adult immediately.