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1. I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents’ permission.

2. I know an advertisement when I see one. I also know that animated or cartoon characters aren’t real and may be trying to sell me something or to get information from me.

3. I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.

4. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring my mother or father along.

5. I will never send anyone my picture without permission from my parents.

6. I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents.

7. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents right away so that they can contact the service provider.

8. I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online, and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission.

9. I will not give out my Internet password to anyone (even my best friends) other than my parents.

10. I understand which sites I can visit and which ones are off limits.

11. I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law.

12. I will follow these same rules when I am at home, in school, or at the library or a friend’s.

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Go over these rules with your child and explain to them that not all strangers are bad, but that there are those who are dangerous. Just let them know these rules are very important.

1. I will always check with my parents first, before going anywhere.

2. I will use the “Buddy System” and always play or go places with at least one other person - Never alone.

3. I will trust my feelings. If something feels wrong, it is wrong, and I will tell my parents, my teacher, or other responsible adult.

4. I will put physical distance between myself and whatever is making me feel uneasy.

5. I know that certain people that I don’t know can help me out of dangerous situations: women, mom’s with kids; kids; police officers in uniform; or clerks in a store.

6. I will walk and play in places my parents approve of. I will avoid areas like alleys, dark stairwells, and other places where help is far away.

7. I will not talk to, accept gifts, or rides from adults I do not know without my Parent’s permission. I will not approach a person’s car, truck, or van to give directions, look at a pet, or for any other reason. I will not help strangers look for their lost pets or anything else. I will tell them the following no matter what they ask me to help them with. I’m just a little kid, go ask an adult to help you.

8. I will always lock my home and car doors. I will not admit that I am home alone on the phone or when someone is at the door. I will not open the door for people when my parents are not around.

9. I will learn to dial 911. I will learn my address and phone number and I will learn to use the pay phone without money.

10. If someone in a car is ever following me as I walk or ride my bike down the street, I will turn around and run or ride in the opposite direction the car is traveling in.

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What you should know about teaching your child about safety

1. Keep a Kidsearch Network Child ID Kit in a safe place that is accessible 24/7 and update the photographs and other information every 6 months. If you do not have a kit for each of your children, Click here for your free Child ID kit.

2. Make sure your child always checks with you before going anywhere with anyone.

3. Know your neighbors and other adults that have access to your children. Every state allows the public to check the criminal backgrounds of those who have access to your children. Just contact local law enforcement.

4. Know your neighborhood. Show your children the safest places to play and areas to avoid; like alleys and dark stairwells.

5. Do not advertise your child’s name on clothing, school supplies or backpacks.

6. Get a cell phone or pager for your child. This way you can be in contact with them at all times.

7. Make sure your child knows to scream and run if approached in an alarming way by anyone. Your child should be taught to ALWAYS tell you immediately if he or she is approached by a stranger who asks for help, offers candy/gifts, or frightens him/her in anyway. Your child should know to make you aware of anytime he or she feels uncomfortable with ANYONE.

8. If you have an Internet ready computer in the home, put it in a common area and consider using blocking software like Net Nanny or Net Mop. This way you can monitor your children’s Internet activities.

9. Seek alternatives to leaving your children alone at home, in the car or outside. If your child is a latch-key kid, make sure that he or she knows to keep all doors and windows locked, never let anyone know that he or she is alone, and never let anyone in the house, not even someone claiming to be a police officer or from the fire department. Those kinds of professionals know to forcibly enter in case of an emergency.

10. Teach your children how to use a pay phone without money and how to call 911. Make sure your child learns his or her address and phone number at an early age. A second phone number of a friend or relative is also helpful. Teach your child how to make a collect phone call, and to begin with ‘Operator…I’m in trouble; I need your help.’

11. Do not leave a child unattended while shopping, visiting with neighbors or friends, or running errands. Under no circumstances should you leave a child alone in a car or truck. Amusement parks and other large, bustling venues aimed at entertaining children can attract predators.

12. If you maintain firearms in your home, use approved trigger locks and keep them safely locked up.

13. When your child comes to you with a problem or about someone making them feel uncomfortable, make sure that you listen and do not blame them.

14. If your child receives pornography on the Internet, (Many people who never surf porn still receive it in email), do not immediately blame your child. Discuss it with them and explain why it’s not allowed and how to immediately delete it. Report the sender to their ISP. Call The Kidsearch Network if you do not know how and we will do it for you.

Is the Internet a treasure chest of educational opportunities for kids? Or is it a place filled with all sorts of dangers? The reality, of course, is that it is both. The online world can pose a threat to youngsters, ranging from exposure to sexually explicit material, to stalking, to physical molestation. Disturbing as well is the proliferation of child pornography.

For more information on how Teachers and Parents can teach children about Internet Safety, try the Internet Coach for Child Safety, or this book, Child Safety on the Internet

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