• Guide Helps Parents Inform Their Children About Online Safety

    Published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), "Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online" offers parents practical tips to guide their children in navigating the online world.

    As the guide notes, online means of interaction come with certain risks, including inappropriate conduct, contact, and content. The information that "Net Cetera" provides can help parents empower their children to reduce these risks.

    This free resource is available via OnGuardOnline.gov, a Web site maintained by the FTC with support from its partners, among which is the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs.

    Resources:

    "Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online" is available online at www.onguardonline.gov/topics/net-cetera.aspx.

    The guide is also available in Spanish at www.alertaenlinea.gov/pdf/stec04.pdf.