Keeping Your Kids safe on Social Networking Sites

1.Make sure that computers are in public places in your home -- not the child's bedroom – this can change when older.

2.When your kids are online, do a little "shoulder surfing" from time to time, just so they know you're watching.

3.Check their social networking site profile regularly

4.Ensure they do not post anything that would make it easy for a stranger to find them, such as phone number, address, school, netball team, IM screen name, or specific whereabouts.

5.Never allow them to meet people in person (they have met online), who they do not fully know, unless accompanied by an adult.

6. They should never post anything online that would embarrass them later, particularly photo or info they wouldn't want their parents, teachers, future boss or landlord to see!

7. Set profiles to private and never ever share your passwords with anyone