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Chapter 6. Tip 6: Keep an Eye on Your Kids

Threat Type: Victim enabled

Examples of Threats:

• Children accidentally or intentionally gaining access to adult content on the Internet, including pornography, graphic images or language, gambling, and so forth

• Children being contacted by predators in online chat rooms or blogging sites

• Parents held accountable for illegal activities conducted by their children, such as hacking or illegal file sharing

• Excessive use by children of the Internet without parental knowledge

Our Tips:

• Discuss Internet use policies openly with your children and set expectations.

• Talk to your kids about the dangers ...