Top Internet Tips for Parents parents must be aware of how children use the internet

Cyber Bullying This repeated and hostile behaviour that is designed to harm others.

Impact of Cyber Bullying As with offline bullying, cyber bullying can have long lasting consequences.

Indicator of Cyber Bullying Signs that your child may be experiencing cyber bullying.

Tips to manage cyber bullying a practical tips to help parents manage the risks of cyber bullying.

Sexting Parents need to talk with their children about sexting to determine what their child knows.

Unwanted sexual contact Sexual solicitation is where someone is asked to engage in a sexual conversation or activity.

E-Security and e-commerce E-security or internet security covers a range of activities to keep electronic information secure.

Identifying Issues when conducting transaction Identifying issues when people use credit and debit cards to make purchases.

Protecting your computer Poor e-security can result in the corruption of files and data.

Protecting against internet security risks Day to day internet use does not only revolve around social networking, e-commerce or web surfing.

Protecting personal information Personal information is any information that identifies an individual.

Digital Reputation All internet users will have a digital or online reputation; this is how others view them online.

Identity Theft Identity theft is a specific type of fraud, which involves stealing money or gaining other benefits by pretending to be someone else.

Safer Social Networking Social networking describes a variety of online services like Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Twitter, online games.

Inappropriate content Online, children can be exposed to material that is inappropriate.

Excessive internet use To many parents it seems as though children and young people are constantly online.

Mobile Phones Mobile phones are a great way for children to stay in touch with their parents, family and friends.

Cyber Bullying This repeated and hostile behaviour that is designed to harm others.

Identity Theft Don’t ever respond or reply to any suspicious messages or e-mails.

Illegal Content Know how to ‘escape’ – Hit control-alt-delete if the site will not allow you to exit.

Digital Reputation A poor digital reputation can affect your friendships and relationships.

Sexting Sexting may seem funny or flirty but there are serious social and legal consequences.

Unwanted contact Unwanted contact is any type of online communication that you find unpleasant or confronting.