How can I keep my kids safe while they are in an online chat?

Answer by  mooska (42)

Online chatting can be a dangerous place for kids. Protect your child by moving the computer to a family room instead of their bedroom. Secondly, talk to your child about the anonymity of chatters. They need to understand that the 15 year old girl they are talking to may be a 53 year old man. Knowledge will give them power.

Answer by  atman (308)

The best way to keep your kids safe while they are chatting online is to directly supervise them. Do not alow computers to be in private areas. Have the computer in the kitchen or the living room where adults are more likely to interact with the kids.

Answer by  Anita27 (656)

Keep you computer in a public area of your home so you can keep an eye on what your kids are saying. You should also make sure your kids know what is and is not appropriate conversation.

Answer by  kapoor (52)

Like many things in life, the Internet has potential for harm, but guess what? So does crossing the street. So just as you would hold their hand