Online Parent Safety Tips by Keith McGregor

We all know that the internet can be fun and a rewarding experience. Web design is so powerful & attractive that can drive your attention. There are many wonderful things to see, learn and enjoy. But the Internet also can be a very scary place.

Just like you wouldn't want to surf in real water when you don't know how to swim, you don't want to enter the Internet without knowing the rules of safety. So, let’s begin & be aware of some safe surfing on the Internet. These tips are really helpful for parents & children’s.

Tips Kids should learn:

# You should not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number, or the name and location to any website until you are suggested by your parents (this especially applies to e-commerce website design).

# You should tell your parents right away if you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable.

# You should never send a person your picture or anything else without first checking with your parents.

# You should not give out your Internet password to anyone (even to your best friends) other than your parents.

# You should always make sure that you would be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law.

Tips Parents should learn

# Teach your children to, think before they click, with whom are they chatting or e-mailing, what are they saying and how are they saying it? Will the person on the other end know they are joking?

# Walk away from the computer and “Take 5” before responding to something that upsets them online

# Teach them that don’t do anything online that you wouldn’t do in real life!

# Install spyware and adware blocking software on your computer

# Make sure you have a working firewall

# Install anti-virus software and update it regularly

# Take advantage of spam-blocking tools offered by your Internet provider or e-mail software

Now-a-days Web designers are trying to be more intelligent & sharper for you; like asking your kid’s age before letting them enter to your website. But you should also follow guidelines & take care of things that can harm your computer but more importantly your kids mind state.

About The Author

Keith McGregor is a partner of Strawberrysoup, a web design agency with offices in Chichester and Bournemouth. Strawberrysoup specialise in creative web design, content managed websites, search engine optimisation, search engine marketing and graphic design

http://www.strawberrysoup.co.uk/