Why parents must mind MySpace  Read this Dateline NBC article

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety from the FBI

Internet Safety Tips for Students and Parents from i-Safe

i-Parent Times
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The Parent's Edge
Tools and resources for children safety. Free guides, how-to's and resources to help parents deal with MySpace and online predators

SafeKids
A guide to making the internet safe, fun and productive.

More Internet Resources for Parents

Parental Control and Internet Monitoring Software Products

Important Websites

Enough is Enough
Enough Is Enough (EIE) is dedicated to protecting children and families from the Internet dangers of pornography and sexual predators so that they can enjoy the enormous benefits that the Internet offers.

GetNetWise.org
GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by a wide range of Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations. The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be only "one click away" from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet.

iKeepSafe
The iKeepSafe.org website teaches children to safely navigate the Internet through a virtual playground, an animated video download, and educational games. Educational materials, including worksheets and tests, are also available for parents and educators.

i-SAFE
i-SAFE Inc. is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to educate and empower youth, parents and educators to safely and responsibly take control of their Internet experiences.

National Cyber Security Alliance (Stay Safe Online)
National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is the go-to resource for cyber security awareness and education. NCSA provides tools and resources to stay safe online.

NetSmartz Workshop
An interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children^® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children and teens how to be safer when using the Internet.

OnGuard Online
OnGuardOnline provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.

Play it CyberSafe!
While the Internet can be a unique educational and recreational resource for children, it's important that kids learn how to use this powerful tool safely and responsibly. The goal of this Web site is to empower children, parents and teachers to prevent cyber crime through knowledge of the law, their rights and how to avoid misuse of the Internet.

ProtectKids.com
This site is sponsored by Enough Is Enough (EIE). Enough is Enough is dedicated to protecting children and families from the Internet dangers of pornography and sexual predators so that they can enjoy the enormous benefits that the Internet offers.

Protecting Kids Online
Protecting Kids Online is an awareness program designed to educate parents, caregivers, teachers and children about Internet safety. Law enforcement officers present this program to educate audiences about laws, personal responsibilities and safeguards to be taken against online  victimization.