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Child Safety on the Internet
CHILD SAFETY ON THE INTERNET

Helps parents give safe Internet access to their children.

Child Safety on the Internet is designed to help parents make sure their children can use the Internet appropriately. It offers guidance on explaining the Internet to children-- both its good and bad sides. There are sample family guidelines for the responsible use of the Internet--including children's' "Do's and Don'ts" that can be posted near the computer. Child Safety on the Internet also makes practical suggestions on how parents can supervise their children online, and includes CyberPatrol and SurfWatch software to help you control your children's Internet access. Also on CD is Netscape Navigator 2.0 web browser, for Mac and Windows, with direct "hot page" links to Web sites that provide up-to-date information on protecting children online, and 10 days free Internet access. This book is a must for any parent with a child who uses the Internet.

  • Empowers parents to educate their children about the appropriate use of the Internet.
  • Compares the leading software for controlling Internet access, including CyberPatrol, SurfWatch, NetNanny and InterGo.
  • Covers new voluntary site rating systems, and the new "kid-safe site" movement.
  • Special help with keeping track of a techno-nerd child!

1997, 300 pp., Paper, 0-13-569468-X, $34.95

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