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I wanted to recommend KidRex.org. It’s a kid safe google search that I think would be really helpful to other parents.
Thanks,
Julianne
This isn’t rocket science but I see it all the time. Parents if you want to see your student bypass many painful moments in adolescence do two things with their phones. First disable the picture mail, sexting has hit every school and every grade. Secondly have the internet completely shut off their cellphones. Not just the subscribed part but also the ability to pick up wi-fi. As a parent I couldnt figure out if they had been spammed with it or been looking at it ,could you? Yes you will not be popular but parenting isn’t about being popular its about adults making the best decisions for their students. You pay the bill so be a part deciding what goes on with the device. We live in a rural town of 4,000 and this problem is rampant.
i think that u should not block facebook there no harm in it it have a block on it and how hard is it not to tlk to strangers
Safety tips for using a public computer
Public computers in libraries, Internet cafes, airports, and copy shops can be safe if you follow a few simple rules when you use them.
Read these tips to help keep your work, personal, or financial information private.
• Don’t save your logon information
Always log out of websites by clicking “log out” on the site. It’s not enough to simply close the browser window or type in another address.
Many programs (especially social networking websites, web mail, and instant messenger programs) include automatic login features that will save your user name and password. Disable this option so no one can log in as you.
• Don’t leave the computer unattended with sensitive information on the screen
If you have to leave the public computer, log out of all programs and close all windows that might display sensitive information.
• Erase your tracks
Internet Explorer offers InPrivate browsing that leaves no trace of specific web activity. For more information, see Internet Explorer 9 Features: InPrivate Browsing
Internet Explorer also keeps a record of your passwords and every page you visit, even after you’ve closed them and logged out.
Disable the feature that stores passwords
Before you go to the web, turn off the Internet Explorer feature that “remembers” your passwords.
1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools , and then click Internet Options.
2. Click the Content tab, and then click Settings, next to AutoComplete.
3. Click to clear the check box for User names on passwords and forms.
Delete your temporary Internet files and your history
When you finish your use of a public computer, you can help protect your private information by deleting your temporary Internet files. For information on how to delete temporary Internet files see Delete webpage history.