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Your Teenager's Online World

In this toolkit, you’ll find resources to help you learn about your teenager’s online world. You’ll find out how teenagers use the Internet and other communication technologies, how social networking sites work, and how to help your teenager make wise choices and stay safe online.

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In this video, Internet safety expert Parry Aftab explains the appeal to teenagers of social networking sites and leads you on a tour of one of the most popular, Facebook. You’ll learn about privacy controls and much more.

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Internet safety expert Parry Aftab describe the typical teenager’s online world. You’ll hear real-life stories about the risks and benefits of being online, and you’ll learn how to help your teenager use the Internet safely.

  • Welcome to your teenager’s online world
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  • What teenagers are doing online 
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  • Understanding the appeal of social networking (5:12 minutes )
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  • Your teen’s privacy, reputation, and personal information (5:07 minutes )
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  • Understanding the risks of sexual predators (5:53 minutes )
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  • Common online risks (2:25 minutes ) Listen | Text
  • Cyberbullying: The Megan Meier story (12:51 minutes ) 
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  • Understanding cyberbullying (5:41 minutes ) 
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  • Talking with your teenager about staying safe and making good decisions online (2:40 minutes ) 
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Here is a list of helpful Web links:

  • Bully OnLine
    An excellent resource for anyone concerned about cyberbullying.
  • Connect Safely
    Blogging resources for parents, teachers, and teens.
  • Enough Is Enough
    Information and tools on making the Internet safe for teens.
  • GetNetWise
    Information on filtering and blocking software, monitoring tools, and kid-oriented search engines, and more.
  • Microsoft Online Safety 
    Advice and tools to help teenagers and parents use online resources wisely and safely.
  • Net Family News
    An online “community newspaper” for parents that covers the latest in online safety and privacy, technologies, legislation, and more.
  • NetSmartz
    An interactive, educational safety resource with information and resources for teens, parents, educators, and law enforcement.
  • Wired Safety
    Tips and information on everything from social networking to reporting a cyber crime.

These articles will introduce you to your teen’s online world and offer tips and advice for keeping your teen safe.

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