How did YOU teach your children to surf the web safely?
The More You Know Learning Series, in collaboration with NBC News, has launched Growing Up Online, the FREE eBook for parents to keep their kids safe on the Internet!
Our kids have never known a world without the Internet. They’re spending more and more time on the web, so teaching them about using technology responsibly and safely is critical. Use the #GrowingUpOnline Blog App and take the quiz to see if your child is ready to safely surf the web!
Download the FREE Growing Up Online eBook and be sure to watch all four entertaining comic book stories as a family, which show real situations that may occur when your kids go online.
This free eBook provides easy-to-use information that addresses the growing concern about kids’ online privacy and cyberbullying in a unique and engaging way. Growing Up Online is packed with important tips that every parent should know!
Why You Will LOVE the Growing Up Online Blog App:
• Is Your Child Internet-Ready? QUIZ – Have you talked with your kids about online safety? Take the quiz to find out if your child is Internet-ready!
• Comic Book Videos – Watch all four comic book stories as a family to discuss real situations that may occur when your kids go online.
• DOWNLOAD the FREE eBook – Our kids have never known a world without the Internet. But that doesn’t mean they know how to behave online. Download the free eBook and start a conversation with your kids.
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we are internet ready
My children are very young but when they try to look at things online we monitor them very closely.
My result was all set for the net
I am ‘all set for the net’!
I am teaching them not to go to any sites they think don’t look legitimate, and we try to monitor computer time.
I like the privacy one.
I got All Set For The Net
I like the Privacy video
My quiz result was All Set For The Net
We keep our young kids safe by having set tabs that they are only allowed to go on that lead to age-appropriate games. We also watch them while they are on the internet.
I got “net novice” on the quiz.
My favorite comic book video was the one on “inappropriate content”
all set for the net.
We monitor them very closely and make sure we know what sites they are on. When they are older, we will have discussions about safety.
All set for the net
I have him only use the computer hooked up to our tv in the living room so I can watch him.
The quiz said I am All Set for the Net.
Yes, have discussed this issue in length and monitor the internet use.
We’re All Set for the Net!
I liked Pop-Ups & Spam.
We are all set for the net!
I liked the pop-ups and spam comic
We talked about not sharing personal information and being careful about not clicking on links
“All set for the net!”
My son is too young for internet right now, but I plan on monitoring him closely and never allowing him to have a computer in his room alone
Talking to them about the dangers along with monitoring them
All set for the net
I liked Pop-Ups & Spam
Im ALL SET FOR THE NET! Thanks for the giveaway!
I liked the cyberbulling video!
**Cyberbullying- type too fast sorry!
Once my twins start using Facebook, I will have access to all of their accounts. I will only let them have one if I am free to look at it anytime. Thanks!
We let her know by no means are you ever to share any information with anyone on the internet, as well as having blocks set and supervising when she is using the computer.
Congratulations, you’re ALL SET FOR THE NET!
Taking the time to talk honestly about Internet safety with your children means your kids are up to speed and web wise. Well done!
I liked the cyberbulling comic video.
We monitor them while they are playing around on the internet. We have parental controls set up and we PUT them on the site they need to be on
All set for the net!
I got All Set For The Net
I teach them to never give out personal info online.
I liked the cyberbullying one.
My son is still pretty young but he sees that our computers are in the open and we spend time together on the computer.
Per Quiz results I am “All set for the net”.
all set for net – would love to win this one thanks for the chance
We talk about what is safe and ok to do online, and what is not acceptable and why
Using parental restrictions and full-time parental supervision is key!
I teach them never to give out any information over the computer
shared my favorite video https://twitter.com/mommaoftwoboyz/status/381991162858332161
Im all set for the net
We monitor internet usage by limiting computer time and setting blocks. We even try to talk about being careful of the things you do, say, or even search.
I got All Set For The Net
I teach them by talking to them about it.
I am teaching my kids to only accept friends they know on social networking sites.
I got All Set For The Net!
I don’t have children in the age range to be using the internet yet. My son uses a kindle fire to play apps sometimes but it has parental locks on it so he can’t access the web.
my son doesn’t go on the computer. he uses my kindle and we have parental locks on it.
my result was all set for the net.
i like the privacy video.
I am right there with her when she is on.
I have parent control settings, and just teach them basic safety about not talking to people, etc
I really like their cyber bullying vid
we are allll set for the net!
we have to be with them and help
My son is only 4, so he doesn’t use the internet much yet. I have allowed him to go on Nick Jr.’s website, but only when I am watching and helping him.
I got “Net Novice” on the quiz.
My favorite comic book video was “Inappropriate Content.”
My fave is the privacy video.
The quiz results said that we were all set for the net.
We supervise them closely and keep a running dialogue about the dangers lurking online if they’re not careful.
My daughter is young but we have gone over what webpages she is allowed to go to and keep them bookmarked for her.
I am ALL SET FOR THE NET
I liked the Inappropriate Content video
NET NOVICE
We help him by having a kid lock on the computer, he has a list of bookmarks that he likes to use, and we help him with searches.
I sit with them
My daughter is only two so we haven’t had to have a talk about the dangers of the internet yet.
We are all set for the net
The best way is showing them examples and talking about them.
They surf the net with supervision.
Yes, the quiz says we are Internet ready!
I have parental blocks on my computer– and they are not to be on the computer without an adult in the room
Yes, the quiz says internet ready— This was great
The cartoon was privacy the Justin Beaver slam was great
The privacy video was my favorite
I make sure my child asks permission before getting on any websites
All set for the net
We are all set for the net
Our computer is located in the middle of the living room.
We put it in a safe area of our home for us to monitor their usage and we warn them of sites that are not safe. Plus we use parental controls!
We are teaching them what they should and should not look at also have firewalls set up.
All Set For the Net!
all set for the net.
pop ups and spam
My little guy is only 2 so we haven’t started to worry about this issue yet. But reading these comments have been a lot of info.
We monitor them very closely. We also have a program installed to restrict what sites they are able to log into.
we have the computer on the kitchen table when she wants to use it. We talk about what she can and can’t surf and why.
Congratulations. You are ready for the net.
my favorite was the privacy one. thanks for the tips
my husband and I are always with our daughter when she is on the internet and we only let her get on educational sites
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All set for the net!