Parental supervision and age-based guidance

Parental supervision and age-based guidance
Keep communication open Keep communication open

Encourage your kids to talk to you without fear of punishment about what they read and see on the Internet. Place the computer in a common room, not a child's bedroom.
• Age-based guidelines for kids' Internet use

• Kids and gaming: Help kids play it safe

• Help kids deal with hateful content

Set clear rules for Internet use Set clear rules for Internet use

Children of any age need their parents to establish clear guidelines
about Internet use. Establish a set of rules that you and your child can
agree on. Then post the rules above the computer or in another common space.
• Use family contracts

• 10 things to teach kids

• Help kids avoid pirating files

Keep personal data private Keep personal data private

Teach your children not to share personal information in e-mail messages,
chat rooms, message boards, blogs, social networking sites, or other places online.
• Improve your family's Web security in 4 steps

• 12 safety tips on blogging

• Help kids use social networking sites safely

Use technology to help reduce risks Use technology to help reduce risks

Use family safety tools as a companion to parental guidance. Internet
filtering software can help automate limitations on content and contact.
• Xbox 360 Family Settings

• Windows Vista Parental Controls

• Windows Live Family Safety