Internet Dangers and Guidlines
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What are the dangers of my child using the internet unsupervised?
- Exposure to inappropriate material of a sexual or violent nature.
- Harassment: Young people might encounter e-mail or chat messages that are threatening in some way.
- Physical molestation: In some cases pedophiles have used online services to meet young children/teens by posing as a teen and then arranging a face-to-face meeting.
Parental Guidlines For Internet Safety
- Keep the computer in a family room rather than the child’s bedroom.
- Read about and familiarize yourself with on-line services and learn how to log on with your child.
- Establish a password for your computer to prevent children from being online without your knowledge.
- Instruct your children never to give out personal information on the computer, such as their name, address, phone number, school name, or a photograph.
- Instruct your children not to respond to any messages that are mean or make them feel uncomfortable and to notify you immediately.
- Consult a computer dealer regarding the use of blocking software.
- Make going online a family activity, spend time with your children while they’re online.
To report suspicious activities contact:
Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department
Child Exploitation Unit
(708) 865-4875
To set up a workshop on Internet Safety contact:
Jail Diversion and Crime Prevention Division (773) 674-7159
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