This document provides guidance to parents on ensuring their children's safety online. It discusses four main areas of risk: web surfing, social networking, chat programs, and mobile phones. Key recommendations include setting rules for privacy settings, monitoring contacts and history, limiting screen time, and establishing a "log off and tell" policy for anything inappropriate encountered online. The document emphasizes open communication between parents and children about both benefits and risks of internet and technology use.

3. Many parents feel out of their depth when it comes to kids and technology...

6. Some parents feel the conflict over technology is not worth it...

8. The internet is not all evil , but finding the good stuff is tricky...

10. If they do stumble on something: ‘log-off and tell’

13. Kids may feel socially excluded if they do not participate online...

19. Chat

24. Kids assume they should be available 24/7

27. Phone abuse is a concern for many children...

30. Bullying

35. Online predators use trust and esteem to engage young people

38. Be alert to signs that things are not right with your child

39. Keep communicating

40. Listen to their experience Listen to your daughter’s experiences online

41. Get help when you need it...

42. There are other types of surfing!