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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• How are you teaching their children to surf the web safely? Share your thought.
• Post your results from the Is Your Child Internet-Ready? QUIZ into your comments section.
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• Tweet using the #GrowingUpOnline hashtag to let everyone know that your children are surfing the web safely.
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Madonna says
we are internet ready
D SCHMIDT says
My children are very young but when they try to look at things online we monitor them very closely.
D SCHMIDT says
My result was all set for the net
Sydney D says
I am ‘all set for the net’!
Sydney D says
I am teaching them not to go to any sites they think don’t look legitimate, and we try to monitor computer time.
Sydney D says
I like the privacy one.
Andrew P says
I got All Set For The Net
Andrew P says
I like the Privacy video
Jasen H says
My quiz result was All Set For The Net
Jennifer Young says
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.
Jennifer Young says
I got “net novice” on the quiz.
Jennifer Young says
My favorite comic book video was the one on “inappropriate content”
steve weber says
all set for the net.
Kristen says
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.
Kristen says
All set for the net
Brandy Fisk says
I have him only use the computer hooked up to our tv in the living room so I can watch him.
Jessica To says
The quiz said I am All Set for the Net.
Nicole Sender says
Yes, have discussed this issue in length and monitor the internet use.
Nicole Sender says
We’re All Set for the Net!
Nicole Sender says
I liked Pop-Ups & Spam.
Sherri Lewis says
We are all set for the net!
Sherri Lewis says
I liked the pop-ups and spam comic
Sherri Lewis says
We talked about not sharing personal information and being careful about not clicking on links
Monica says
“All set for the net!”
Jessica Wyatt says
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
Patty White says
Talking to them about the dangers along with monitoring them
Patty White says
All set for the net
Patty White says
I liked Pop-Ups & Spam
Desiree H says
Im ALL SET FOR THE NET! Thanks for the giveaway!
Desiree H says
I liked the cyberbulling video!
Desiree H says
**Cyberbullying- type too fast sorry!
Desiree H says
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!
Austin Baroudi says
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.
Austin Baroudi says
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!
Austin Baroudi says
I liked the cyberbulling comic video.
Kortney says
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
Kortney says
All set for the net!
kim burnett says
I got All Set For The Net
kim burnett says
I teach them to never give out personal info online.
kim burnett says
I liked the cyberbullying one.
Kim says
My son is still pretty young but he sees that our computers are in the open and we spend time together on the computer.
Bahiya Smalls says
Per Quiz results I am “All set for the net”.
heather says
all set for net – would love to win this one thanks for the chance
ashley says
We talk about what is safe and ok to do online, and what is not acceptable and why
Nancy says
Using parental restrictions and full-time parental supervision is key!
Tammy Dalley says
I teach them never to give out any information over the computer
Tammy Dalley says
shared my favorite video https://twitter.com/mommaoftwoboyz/status/381991162858332161
Tammy Dalley says
Im all set for the net
Alyssa P says
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.
Claire says
I got All Set For The Net
Claire says
I teach them by talking to them about it.
Tina says
I am teaching my kids to only accept friends they know on social networking sites.
Tina says
I got All Set For The Net!
jennie sanderson @jenpsht says
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.
rachel rohde says
my son doesn’t go on the computer. he uses my kindle and we have parental locks on it.
rachel rohde says
my result was all set for the net.
rachel rohde says
i like the privacy video.
Kimberly Frazee says
I am right there with her when she is on.
cassandra says
I have parent control settings, and just teach them basic safety about not talking to people, etc
cassandra says
I really like their cyber bullying vid
cassandra says
we are allll set for the net!
Audrey Griffis says
we have to be with them and help
Alison says
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.
Alison says
I got “Net Novice” on the quiz.
Alison says
My favorite comic book video was “Inappropriate Content.”
wen budro says
My fave is the privacy video.
wen budro says
The quiz results said that we were all set for the net.
wen budro says
We supervise them closely and keep a running dialogue about the dangers lurking online if they’re not careful.
T.h.Ransom says
My daughter is young but we have gone over what webpages she is allowed to go to and keep them bookmarked for her.
T.h.Ransom says
I am ALL SET FOR THE NET
T.h.Ransom says
I liked the Inappropriate Content video
jessica hager says
NET NOVICE
Heather Bridson says
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.
Brenda Robinson says
I sit with them
jessica hager says
My daughter is only two so we haven’t had to have a talk about the dangers of the internet yet.
Heather Bridson says
We are all set for the net
Shemp DeYoung (@shempgames) says
The best way is showing them examples and talking about them.
Trish says
They surf the net with supervision.
Trish says
Yes, the quiz says we are Internet ready!
Dianna Thomas says
I have parental blocks on my computer– and they are not to be on the computer without an adult in the room
Dianna Thomas says
Yes, the quiz says internet ready— This was great
Dianna Thomas says
The cartoon was privacy the Justin Beaver slam was great
Allison says
The privacy video was my favorite
Allison says
I make sure my child asks permission before getting on any websites
Allison says
All set for the net
Emi says
We are all set for the net
Emi says
Our computer is located in the middle of the living room.
Paige Kelley says
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!
jennifer dunkelmann hon says
We are teaching them what they should and should not look at also have firewalls set up.
Paige Kelley says
All Set For the Net!
jennifer dunkelmann hon says
all set for the net.
jennifer dunkelmann hon says
pop ups and spam
Tammy says
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.
debra daigle says
We monitor them very closely. We also have a program installed to restrict what sites they are able to log into.
Tina says
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.
Tina says
Congratulations. You are ready for the net.
Tina says
my favorite was the privacy one. thanks for the tips
Nikki Lynn Hanna says
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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Christian Alejandro says
All set for the net!