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Safekids.com - features a free newsletter; online "contract" for kids to sign, guidelines for parents and much more.
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GetNetWise.org - GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by a wide range of Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations. The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be only "one click away" from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their family's use of the Internet.
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NetSmartz.org - A partnership between the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Compaq Computers, NetSmartz is an interactive and fun look at safety online. Features specific sections for Kids, Teens and Educators.
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America Online - AOL offers a variety of information for kids and parents as well as links to other safety resources. AOL Users can also benefit from the services built in filters. Got to KEYWORD: PARENTAL CONTROLS if you haven't already.
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Internet filters help to block adult content from your computers. Please note, they are not foolproof and do not replace consistent parental supervision. Please visit the Tools section of GetNetWise to download specific software, Click Here
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Contracts - Many families have found that drafting and signing an online "Rules of the Road" is helpful in defining online activities.
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Time Limiting - Allows you to set limits on how much time your child spends on the computer or online. You can also use time-limiting software to set the time of day children can go online. Search for Time Limiting Software.
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Filtering & Blocking - Limit access to sites and images. Note, these tools are not 100% accurate and do not replace parental supervision. Search for Filtering Software.
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Block Outgoing Content - Helps prevent kids from revealing personal information online. Search for tools here.
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Browsers For Kids - Web page viewers for kids, with built-in filtering and other online safety tools. Search for browsers here.
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Kids Oriented Search Engines - Work just like other search engines, except they filter or block inappropriate content from returning to your computer. Find Kid Search Engines here.
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Monitoring Tools - This type of software informs adults about children's access without limiting access. Some simply record web sites visited, while others will display a message to the child whenever they visit an inappropriate site. Search here.
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Important Note - The links provided by The Dance Corner through the GetNetWise website are designed to educate both parents and children on online safety. Information displayed was provided by the software companies and The Dance Corner nor GetNetwise does not endorse nor guarantee the effectiveness of any product.
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