Websites (September 2006)

Video game teaches children safety cautions on the internet
“The Idea Seekers want you to Play Smart, Stay Safe and Have Fun while you're on the Internet. And you can do just that if you follow our tips. Read them and be sure to talk to your parents about them, too. Click Play for Fun to see just how much you know…

1. Always have good manners and be polite when talking to someone else online.

2. Ask your parents to spend time with you while online so that you can show them some of the neat things you can find online.

3. Only use the Internet when your parents tell you it's OK, and only for as long as you are supposed to.  

4. Don't give out personal information like your address, telephone number or school name to anyone unless you have permission from your parents.  

5. Never meet with a cyberfriend or key pal unless your parents go with you or you have their permission to go alone.  

6. Don't break copyright rules by taking words, pictures or sound from someone else's Web site without their permission.  

7. Don't respond to any e-mail messages you get if they are strange, mean or upsetting to you, and tell your parents or teachers right away.  

8. Don't send pictures of yourself or your family to anyone unless you have permission from your parents.  

9. Stop right away if you see or read something on a Web site that upsets you and tell your parents or teachers about it.  

10. Don't put words, pictures or sounds on other people's Web sites without their permission.”

http://www.kidscom.com/games/isg/isg.html