As September rolls around again the familiar scents of the season begin to fill the air. I am of course referring to the smell of new books, shiny erasers, bright highlighters and sharpened pencils. Yes parents, it is that time of year again: Time to roll the kids out of bed at the crack of dawn and see them off to their next milestone, whatever grade that may be. For some parents this is a little sad; they love having the kids around and truly enjoy the summer pursuits that go along with it. For other parents, this day could not come soon enough. But no matter which camp you fall into, you no doubt want your child to start that first day of school as prepared as possible. Not just equipped with the right school supplies. You want them armed with knowledge on how to keep safe.
To help parents in the pursuit of keeping their children safe online, the Americans for Technology Leadership (ATL), a coalition of technology and consumer groups, recently launched a "Back to School Center" to help educate parents on ways to keep kids safe online as they head back to school. This is a wonderful tool for parents to refer to as they prepare to discuss Internet use and expected online behavior with their kids. The tips are broken down into several areas so that parents can focus on the information most important to them.
I encourage you -- as a parent that cares about what your child is doing online (otherwise you would not be reading this blog) -- to take a few minutes and peruse what this group has put together. Let us know what you think.
Get Back To Basics For Back To School
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