Talk to Your Kids When your kids begin socializing online, you
may want to talk to them about certain risks: - Inappropriate
conduct: The online world can feel anonymous. Kids sometimes
forget that they are still accountable for their actions. -
Inappropriate contact: Some people online have bad intentions,
including bullies, predators, hackers, and scammers. -
Inappropriate content: You may be concerned that your kids could
find pornography, violence, or hate speech online. You can
reduce these risks by talking to your kids about how they
communicate – online and off – and encouraging them to engage in
conduct they can be proud of. The best way to protect your kids
online? Talk to them. Research suggests that when children want
important information, most rely on their parents. After all,
even toddlers see their parents use all kinds of devices. As
soon as your child is using a computer, a cell phone, or any
mobile device, it's time to talk to them about online behavior,
safety, and security. As a parent, yo