If you’re the parent or guardian of a teenager, you may feel teens don’t need the same restrictions and controls as younger kids do.

However, teenagers are actually more likely to get into trouble on the Internet than younger children. Teens are more likely to reach out to others besides their peers; and, sadly, they are more often sexually exploited online.

A parent's guide to keeping kids safe

In today’s world, children are exposed to many dangers on the Internet through channels such as Instant Messaging (IM), Chat Rooms and Social Networking Sites (the most popular of which is myspace.com). While the Internet is a powerful tool to enable our children to learn and communicate, it can also be a very dangerous place for children. For this reason, it is necessary for all parents and guardians to know and understand the dangers and abuses occurring on the Internet every day.

This website is intended to inform parents and guardians about these dangers in a non-technical, easy to understand way and to provide tips on how to keep children safe on the Internet. Learn more