The Dark Side of the Internet
Over 650 parents attended our
Community Night event on this important topic! Thanks to all
who helped make this such a success. Agent Szatkowski said it
was "a world's record" for one of his presentations -- and
he's presented to over 80,000 people over the
years!
Go to our FVL Schools link "Computer Safety Links" for the
list of sites that Agent Szatkowski
recommended.
Important points to remember include
...
1) Keep internet capable computers in
family-living areas, NOT
bedrooms.
2) Teach your children about basic internet safety
rules included posting personal information, pictures, and so
on.
3) Parents setting clear rules on use of computers,
internet, cell phones, digital cameras, gaming
systems.
4) Installing filtering software on home
computers.
5) Knowing with whom your children are chatting
or instant messaging.
As a follow-up to his presentation to the adults, he
was also brought back to present his message to high school and
middle school students in the
fall of 2007.