The Internet is fun, exciting, full of information and education and ready for us to enjoy

It is important to promote Internet Safety in the home and to monitor Internet use.

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  Keep the computer in a communal area of the home.
  

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  Ask children how the computer works.
  

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  Monitor on-line time and be aware of excessive hours spent on the Internet.
  

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  Take an interest in what children are doing. Discuss with the children what they are seeing and using on the Internet.
  

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  Advise children to take care and to use the Internet in a sensible and responsible manner. Know the SMART tips.
  

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  Discuss the fact that there are websites which are unsuitable.
  

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  Discuss how children should respond to unsuitable materials or requests.
  

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  Remind children never to give out personal information on the Internet.
  

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  Remind children that people on line may not be who they say they are.
  

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  Be vigilant. Ensure that children do not arrange to meet someone they meet on line.
  

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  Be aware that children may be using the Internet in places other than in their own home or at school.