Tuesday, February 16, 2010

10 Signs Your Child Is Breaking the Rules Online

In a perfect world, parents make the rules and kids happily follow them. But the reality is, kids are always going to test boundaries, whether on the playground or at the computer. Below are some tell-tale signs that your child may be breaking the rules for online behavior, indicating the need for internet monitoring.

Sign 1 : You or your child receives unusual amounts of unsolicited e-mail or pop-ups. This can be a sign that your child has released his personal information online. There are many enticing contests and sweepstakes, offering free MP3 players or gaming consoles, for instance, as a means of getting your child’s personal information. Alert your children to the possible schemes and remind them never to give out personal information online. Take advantage of internet monitoring software to watch for further problems.